Which Pass Is Best For Schilthorn In 2025? Revealed!

Schilthorn is my favorite excursion in the Jungfrau Region, and you shouldn’t miss it when you’re around. I lived in the Jungfrau region (Grindelwald) for a year and visited Schilthorn at least 5 times, in summer and winter. For the first time, I went to Schilthorn as a tourist with my Swiss Travel Pass (which was still 100% included). Things have changed, and none of the Swiss Passes fully cover the excursion.

So, in this article, I’ll give you insights into which pass is best to visit Schilthorn, how to get there, and when to visit.

Let’s explore Schilthorn together!

Which Pass Is Best For Schilthorn? Answered!

Swiss Travel Pass & Berner Oberland Pass are the best passes for Schilthorn. With both passes, you’ll only pay 42.80 CHF for a return Schilthorn ticket (including Birg and Birg Thrill Walk).

A regular ticket to Schilthorn costs 108 CHF per person. So you’ll save 60% with both passes.

Schilthorn Tickets With Swiss Passes

Here is an overview of the Schilthorn tickets for various pass holders. All the prices you see below are for a return ticket to Schilthorn:

SWISS PASSES FOR SCHILTHORN	SCHILTHORN PRICE WITH SWISS PASSES
Schilthorn Regulat Ticket (without a pass)	108 CHF
Schilthorn With Swiss Travel Pass	42.80 CHF
Schilthorn With Berner Oberland Pass	42.80 CHF
Schilthorn With Jungfrau Travel Pass	81 CHF
Schilthorn With Swiss Half-Fare Card	54 CHF
Schilthorn With Eurrail & Interrail Pass	81 CHF

Is Schilthorn Included In The Swiss Travel Pass?

Schilthorn is partially included in the Swiss Travel Pass – you’ll get a 60% discount with the Swiss Pass for the Schilthorn excursion.

A regular ticket is 108 CHF. Schilthorn Price for Swiss Travel Pass holders is 42.80 CHF (return tickets).

➡ Get your Swiss Travel Pass here.

Is Schilthorn Included In The Berner Oberland Pass?

Schilthorn is partially included in the Berner Oberland Pass – you’ll get a 60% discount with the Berner Oberland Pass.

The price for the Schilthorn excursion for all Berner Oberland Pass holders is 42.80 CHF.

➡ Get your Berner Oberland Pass here.

Is Schilthorn Included In The Jungfrau Travel Pass?

You’ll get 25% off the entire Schilthorn excursion with the Jungfrau Travel Pass. A Regular ticket to Schilthorn costs 108 CHF, and with a Jungfrau Travel Pass, you’ll pay 81 CHF (return ticket).

➡ Get your Jungfrau Travel Pass here.

How Much Is Schilthorn With The Swiss Half-Fare Card?

If you have a Swiss Half-Fare Card, a return ticket to Schilthorn costs 54 CHF.

➡ Get your Half-Fare Card here.

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Where To Buy Tickets For Schilthorn Excursion

You can buy tickets for Schilthorn online on their official website or at the Schilthorn cable car station in Stechelberg and Mürren.

You don’t need to reserve the Schilthorn excursion in advance. You can also buy tickets on the spot at the cable car stations (Stechelberg or Mürren).

You can also join an organized excursion to Schilthorn from Zurich, Geneva, or Interlaken if you don’t want to plan it alone and prefer to visit it with a local guide.

➡ Join this organized tour from Zurich to Schilthorn.

➡ Book this organized tour from Geneva to Schilthorn.

➡ Join this organized tour from Interlaken to Schilthorn.

PRO TIP: Take the first or the second cable car in the morning to Schilthorn – the weather tends to be better in the morning before the clouds roll in in the afternoon. There are also fewer crowds in the morning, and you might experience the inversion of clouds. It’s stunning.

How Long Does It Take To Visit Schilthorn?

Count around 4 hours to visit the Schilthorn. The time includes a return trip to Schilthorn, stopping in Birg to enjoy the Thrill Walk, and staying at the top of Schilthorn for a couple of hours to enjoy it fully.

The best time to come is in the morning by taking the first cable car from Mürren. This way, there is a higher chance that the sky will be clear and there will also be fewer crowds.

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How To Get To Schilthorn

In the next section, I’ll explain how to reach Schilthorn from various places and what you can do up on the mountain and on the way there.

Getting From Lauterbrunnen To Schilthorn

You have 2 options to get from Lauterbrunnen to Schilthorn: via Grütschalp or Stechelberg.

The most convenient way is to take bus 141 from Lauterbrunnen (opposite the train station) and get off at the bus stop called ‘Stechelberg Schilthornbahn.’

From Stechelberg Schilthornbahn, you’ll take 3 different cable cars:

🚠 Stechelberg – Mürren
🚠 Mürren – Birg
🚠 Birg – Schilthorn

Another option is to take a cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp. From Grütschalp, take a train to Mürren. Then walk approx. 15 minutes through the town to the Mürren cable car station.

After, take a cable car from Mürren to Brig and another cable car from Birg to Schilthorn.

Getting From Interlaken To Schilthorn

First, take a train from Interlaken Ost station to Lauterbrunnen.
Then you can either decide to go to Schilthorn via Grütschalp or Stechleberg (same options as I described in the section above).

Getting From Grindelwald To Schilthorn

You have 2 options to get from Grindelwald to Schilthorn.

The faster way is to take a train from Grindelwald (direction Interlaken) and get off in Zweilutschinen. Then change to another train from Zweilutschinen to Lauterbrunnen.

In Lauterbrunnen, take bus 141 to Stechelberg Schilthornbahn cable car station and 3 cable cars to the top of Schilthorn. Or take a cable car to Grütschalp, a train to Mürren, and then 2 cable cars to Schilthorn.

Alternatively, you can reach Lauterbrunnen and Schilthorn from Grindelwald via Männlichen. It’s a longer journey, but one of the most beautiful in the region.

First, take a cable car from Grindelwald Terminal to Männlichen. Then, change to another cable car from Männlichen to Wengen. Walk approx. 5 minutes through Wengen to the train station. Then, take a train from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen.

In Lauterbrunnen, you can again decide whether to reach Schilthorn via Grütschalp or Stechleberg.

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Getting From Wengen To Schilthorn

First, you must take the Wengeneralp train from Wengen to Lauterbrunnen. Then you can take a bus 141 from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg cable car station and 3 connecting cable cars to the top of Schilthorn.

Or take a cable car to Grütschalp, train from Grütschalp to Mürren, and 2 connecting cable cars from Mürren to Schilthorn.

Best Things To Do At Schilthorn

Above all, Schilthorn offers some of the most breathtaking views of the entire Jungfrau region. This excursion is about the scenery and the thrilling cable car journey.

But it also offers many activities you can enjoy on the top. So here are the things you can do at Schilthorn.

✅ JAMES BOND EXHIBITION – Schilthorn was a filming location for the James Bond movie ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ and you can learn everything about the filming and James Bond films inside this exhibition

✅ 360° REVOLVING RESTAURANT – Eat and drink in the 360° view restaurant and see the mountains around from different angles while it’s moving

✅ ENJOY BREATHTAKING PANORAMA – Schilthorn offers amazing views – you can see the famous 3 mountains of the Jungfrau region – Eiger, Jungfrau, Monch.

✅ SPOT MT. BLANC – if you’re lucky, the weather is nice, and the sky is clear, you might be able to see the highest European mountain from Schilthorn (Mt. Blanc)

✅ BIRG THRILL WALK – at the middle station called Birg, on the way to Schilthorn, make sure to stop and enjoy the exciting Thrill Walk. Walk on the edge of the rocky cliffs and enjoy the spectacular views around.

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FAQs

I’ve also answered some frequently asked questions about Schilthorn and travel passes. Check my answers below:

Is Schilthorn Free With A Swiss Pass?

No, Schilthorn isn’t free with Swiss Travel Pass, but you’ll get 60 % off the regular fare. So instead of 108 CHF, you’ll only pay 42.80 CHF for a return ticket if you’re a Swiss Travel Pass holder.

Is Schilthorn Covered By The Jungfrau Pass?

No, Schilthorn isn’t covered by the Jungfrau Travel Pass; you’ll only get a 25% discount on a regular ticket for Schilthorn with the Jungfrau Travel Pass. It costs 81 CHF instead of 108 CHF (return ticket) for all Jungfrau Travel Pass holders.

Is Schilthorn Free With The Oberland Pass?

No, Schilthorn isn’t free with Berner Oberland Pass. You’ll get a 60% discount with it. So instead of a regular free 108 CHF, you’ll only pay an extra 42.80 CHF for a return ticket to Schilthorn with a Berner Oberland Pass.

What Is The Best Time Of Day To Go To Schilthorn?

Morning, between 9 AM and 11 AM, is the best time of day to visit Schilthorn. The weather is usually better, and there are fewer clouds in the morning than in the afternoon.

There are also fewer people, and you might experience the inversion of clouds, which makes the entire experience even more unique.

WRAP-UP: Which Pass Is Best For Schilthorn?

This is how much the Schilthorn excursion costs with various Swiss passes. Berner Oberland Pass is generally the best travel pass to explore more things in the Jungfrau and Berner Oberland region. If you want to visit more of Switzerland and will travel a lot, the Swiss Travel Pass is the best option for you.

Schilthorn is my favorite excursion in the Jungfrau region, and I highly recommend you visit it. The views are breathtaking, and the entire cable car ride is amazing. So I’m sure you’ll love it, too.

If you have any questions or need help planning your trip to Switzerland, contact me at info(at)voicesoftravel.com. I’ll gladly help you.

Happy Travels!