The Visitor Card gives over night guests free use of buses and trains within zone 10 of the city network, as well as a range of discounts for cableways, mountain railways, museums and excursions in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.
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A day pass for zone 10 valid for 24 hours costs about 8.20CHF (half-fare around 6.20CHF), a single ticket valid for 1 hour is about 4.10CHF. Children under 6 travel for free, 6 - 16 year-olds pay the so-called half-fare. Short distance tickets for up to 6 stops within half an hour are 2.50 (no half-fare).
The central Old Town area is compact and can get crowded, but it's easy to lose the herd by venturing out a little to see the famous Lion of Lucerne or walk the Musegg Wall, with its series of watchtowers. All the major sites are walkable.
With a Swiss Travel Pass you get unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats to reach popular cities such as Bern, Basel, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zurich and Lausanne as well as the country's greatest natural highlight, the Swiss Alps.
The cruise on Lake Luzern is included in the swiss pass and is a great option for a day activity. There are many beautiful villages on the lake and view is amazing!
For example, can I use it to travel to Lucerne? No, the Zürich Card is only valid for the specified zones in Zurich City: 110, 111, 121, 140, 150, 154, 155.
Use the Swiss Travel Pass and get access to unlimited rides on trains, boats, buses, and premium panorama trains across the country for 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive or non-consecutive days!
With a Swiss Travel Pass you get unlimited travel on trains, buses and boats to reach popular cities such as Bern, Basel, Geneva, Interlaken, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Zurich and Lausanne as well as the country's greatest natural highlight, the Swiss Alps.
Swiss Travel System tickets can also be purchased at every major railway station in Switzerland (e.g. at Zurich or Geneva airports) as well as at the tourist offices in Zurich, Berne, Geneva and Lucerne.
Lucerne is best-known for the wooden bridge spanning the river to connect the city. The most famous and world's oldest one is the Chapel Bridge dating back to the 14th century. This pedestrians bridge is decorated with pictures representing Lucerne's history.
Luzern is more comfortable, old money and beautiful setting on the lake. Interlaken is closer to the big mountains, hiking, etc. I prefer Interlaken, but Luzern is more comfortable for first time to Switzerland. I would not want to spend 4 hours on the train to commute from one to the other however.