Jungfrau Travel Pass vs. SaastalCard
Jungfrau Travel Pass or SaastalCard? The two destinations are about 57 km apart as the crow flies. We compared prices for a family and a couple, the lift rules and what else each card includes.
In short
For a family with two children, SaastalCard is cheaper for a week – by €730.
When Jungfrau Travel Pass is the better choice
Pass to buy · Jungfrau Region (Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren)
- Anyone can buy it – even if you stay outside partner accommodation or camp.
When SaastalCard is the better choice
Free with your stay · Saas-Fee/Saastal
- Saves a family of four €730 a week.
- Free with partner accommodation.
Side by side
| Card | Jungfrau Travel Pass | SaastalCard |
|---|---|---|
| Family 2 + 2 (ages 8 and 11), 7 nights | €730 | €0 (included with accommodation) |
| 2 adults, 7 nights | €666 | €0 (included with accommodation) |
| Card type | Pass to buy | Free with your stay |
| Region | Jungfrau Region (Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, Mürren) (Bernese Oberland, Switzerland) | Saas-Fee/Saastal (Valais, Switzerland) |
| Season | not verified | not verified |
| Cable cars | Unlimited | Unlimited · 9 |
| Glacier | – no | – no |
| Exceptions | Jungfraujoch only with a supplement. | Metro Alpin (Felskinn – Mittelallalin) only with the Metro Plus supplement. 1 night = 1 cable car day, plus either the arrival or departure day. |
| Public transport | ✓ yes | ✓ yes |
| Bike transport | – no | – no |
| Pools | – no | – no |
| Minimum nights | – | 1 |
| Watch out for | Jungfraujoch is not included. Prices are in Swiss francs. | The Metro Alpin to Mittelallalin is not included. The tourist tax of CHF 7 is charged per night (children CHF 3.50). |
| Verification | Official source | Official source |
Prices are totals for the whole group based on the season's price list. Highlighted rows differ between the cards.
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Frequently asked questions
Which card is cheaper for a family, Jungfrau Travel Pass or SaastalCard?
For a family with two children (ages 8 and 11) staying 7 nights, SaastalCard costs €0 (included with accommodation) and Jungfrau Travel Pass €730.
Does Jungfrau Travel Pass or SaastalCard include a glacier?
No, neither card includes a glacier.
Do I need partner accommodation for these cards?
Jungfrau Travel Pass: Anyone can buy it, wherever they stay. SaastalCard: You get it free at a partner accommodation; it cannot be bought separately.
We last checked the details of both cards on 20 Oct 2026. Check them on the official card websites before you travel.