Ultimate One-Day Return Trips from Nyon: Jungfrau & Chamonix Mountain Adventures

Day 1: Jungfrau & Waterfalls

Nyon, Switzerland to Interlaken and Jungfrau Region on April 22, 2025

9:30am

Depart Nyon for Interlaken

Take a direct train from Nyon to Interlaken Ost with connections via Lausanne and Bern. Booking Supersaver tickets early reduces cost and ensures seating.
CHF 60 approx., 3h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Café de Paris, Interlaken

Enjoy Swiss and European dishes in a casual setting, open until 3pm, perfect for a relaxing lunch.
CHF 25, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Staubbach Falls

Travel to Lauterbrunnen by train or taxi (approx. 20 minutes) to see Staubbach Falls, one of Switzerland’s tallest free-falling waterfalls, a breathtaking natural highlight.
Free, 1h

3:15pm

Jungfraujoch Train Excursion

Board the Jungfraubahn from Lauterbrunnen or Interlaken Ost to reach Jungfraujoch, the 'Top of Europe'. Prebooking tickets is essential to enjoy the spectacular alpine scenery during the 2-hour ascent.
CHF 110, 2h

5:15pm

Explore Jungfraujoch

Visit the Ice Palace, Sphinx Observatory, and marvel at snow-capped alpine views from Europe’s highest railway station.
Included, 1h30m

6:45pm

Return to Nyon

Take the train from Jungfraujoch back through Interlaken and Bern to Nyon, completing a rewarding day of sightseeing.
Included, 3h

9:45pm

Late Dinner in Nyon

Enjoy a well-earned meal at Le Café du Château, known for local and international cuisine.
CHF 30, 1h
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Day 2: Chamonix & Mountain Train

Nyon, Switzerland to Chamonix, France on April 23, 2025

7:30am

Depart Nyon to Chamonix

Travel by train from Nyon to Chamonix with connections via Geneva and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains. Early booking secures cheaper fares and smoother transfers.
CHF 40-50, 3h

10:30am

Breakfast at Patisserie Richard

Start your day with delightful pastries and coffee at this popular Chamonix patisserie, open from morning to afternoon.
CHF 10, 30m

11:00am

Montenvers Railway to Mer de Glace

Take the historic Montenvers mountain train from Chamonix to Mer de Glace glacier. This scenic ride offers stunning alpine views and includes access to ice caves and glacier exhibits.
EUR 34 (approx CHF 37), 2h

1:15pm

Lunch at Restaurant Le Panoramic

Enjoy lunch with spectacular glacier views at this mountain-top restaurant near Mer de Glace station, serving hearty Savoyard specialties.
CHF 30, 1h

2:30pm

Explore Chamonix Town

Return to town and stroll through Chamonix’s charming pedestrian streets, visiting shops and local museums like the Alpine Museum.
Free, 1h

3:30pm

Return to Nyon

Depart Chamonix returning by train via Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and Geneva to Nyon, concluding a memorable mountain adventure.
CHF 40-50, 3h

6:30pm

Dinner at La Table d’Edgard, Nyon

Celebrate the day with a refined dining experience, offering seasonal and local Swiss cuisine.
CHF 50, 1h30m
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