Nufenen Postbus pass ride from Airolo or Oberwald
Highlights
- Enjoy the ride over the highest Alpine pass in Switzerland
- Ride from Airolo via Bedretto to the top of the Nufenen Pass
- Marvel at the Gries Glacier
- Admire the imposing mountains of the Bernese Alps along the way
Description
Starting from Airolo, the journey with the postal bus of line 111 goes over Bedretto and All'Acqua to the Nufenen Pass summit at 2478 m above sea level, climbing approximately 1300 meters in altitude. Afterwards, the postal bus descends back over Ulrichen and Obergesteln to Oberwald. This route descends about 1100 meters in altitude.
Route:
- Airolo, Station (start or destination)
- Fontana
- Ossasco (Bedretto)
- Bedretto
- All'Acqua
- Cruina
- Nufenen Pass summit
- Ladstafel
- Ulrichen
- Obergesteln
- Oberwald, Station (destination or start)
The postal bus takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes for this route.
Practical information:
- Suitable for wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs
- We recommend not to disembark during this route, as there are only two services per day.
Swiss Activities Tip
The Nufenen Pass is the highest paved Alpine pass in Switzerland. From 2478 meters above sea level, on the right side of the window facing towards Airolo, you have a very beautiful view of the Gries Glacier and Lake. When heading towards Oberwald, you should choose the left side of the window.
Bike
If you want to take your bike on the Postbus, please note the following regulations:
- Check the online timetable or the app to see if an R with bike symbol is shown
- If so, please purchase an additional reservation ticket for your bike alongside your regular ticket
Traveling by wheelchair
- Postal buses are generally equipped for wheelchair transport. The door for wheelchair access has a corresponding symbol.
- The postal bus between Oberwald and Airolo has an integrated lift table, operated by the driver (no prior booking needed). This is indicated as HL in the Swiss Federal Railways timetable.
Traveling with your dog
- Carrying small dogs up to 30 cm is free of charge if they stay in a transport container throughout the journey. This must be placed under your seat.
- Dogs without a container and all dogs over 30 cm shoulder height require a valid dog ticket: half-price of second class or minimum fare (dog day pass, dog pass). They must sit under the seat so as not to block the passage for other travellers.
Inclusions
Ticket Postbus pass journey between Oberwald and Airolo
Meeting point
Je nach Ticket: Bahnhof Oberwald oder Airolo Stazione
Airolo, Stazione, 6780 Airolo, Schweiz
Important information
- Check the timetable for your travel day on the SBB website or app. The ticket is non-refundable if you miss the last PostBus.
Provider
Operated by
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
Verified provider





