SWISS and SBB launch Air Rail service to Grindelwald - book London to Grindelwald direct

SWISS is further expanding its Air Rail offering by adding Grindelwald as a new destination. In collaboration with SBB and Jungfrau Railways, international air travellers can now reach the heart of the Bernese Alps even more easily.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) are continuing to systematically expand their successful SWISS Air Rail network. Following the addition of Interlaken in December 2022, SWISS is now extending its offering in the Bernese Oberland to include Grindelwald. This expansion is made possible through a new partnership with Jungfrau Railways, which operate the rail connection between Interlaken and Grindelwald.

The new connection is available immediately. Tickets for the new destination can be booked from today, 26 March, via swiss.com or at any travel agency.

Heike Birlenbach, Chief Customer Officer of SWISS, says: “Grindelwald and the Jungfrau region represent what many international guests associate with Switzerland: breathtaking alpine landscapes, unspoiled nature, and authentic Swiss experiences. The appeal is correspondingly strong – a large proportion of our guests come from abroad, particularly from the UK, the USA, and Asia. Our long-haul network connects directly here, bringing the world even closer to this region.”

Remo Käser, Head of Marketing & Sales at Jungfrau Railways, adds: “The Jungfrau region and the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe – rank among Switzerland’s most visited destinations. We are delighted that international guests can now travel even more comfortably, feel at home in this unique mountain landscape from the very start, and easily discover the highlights of the Jungfrau region.”

With this expansion, the SWISS Air Rail network now comprises a total of 25 destinations across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

Comfortable travel with numerous benefits

Passengers traveling with SWISS Air Rail enjoy an exceptionally convenient journey: all necessary travel documents are issued directly by SWISS. When booking their flight, travellers can select their preferred railway station as the departure or arrival point, and the boarding pass is valid for the entire journey. The rail ticket can be used flexibly—either from the day before departure or up to the day after arrival. For Grindelwald as well as all existing Air Rail destinations, SWISS also provides a guaranteed connection in the event of delays. Miles & More members earn valuable miles and points on their Air Rail ticket, and passengers traveling in SWISS Business or First Class additionally enjoy first-class travel on the SBB train.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is Switzerland’s leading air carrier. With one of Europe’s most advanced aircraft fleets, SWISS is a premium airline that provides direct flights from Zurich and Geneva to keep Switzerland connected with Europe and the world. Its Swiss WorldCargo division offers an extensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value, time-critical and care-intensive consignments. SWISS embodies Switzerland’s traditional values and is dedicated to delivering the highest product and service quality. The company has also set itself ambitious carbon reduction objectives, with a particular focus on promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuels. SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group, and is also a member of Star Alliance, the world’s biggest airline network.

Further information on the SWISS Air Rail service offered in collaboration with SBB can be found at: www.swiss.com/airrail.