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How long does the GoldenPass Express take?

The GoldenPass Express journey from Interlaken to Montreux takes 3 hours 15 minutes. The route takes you from Interlaken and Lake Thun to Lake Geneva, via some beautiful countryside and stunning mountain scenery.



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From Montreux to Zweissman the best side to sit on is the right hand side, in the direction of travel. From Zweissman to Interlaken the best side to sit on is the left hand side, in the direction of travel.

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A: While both trains connect Zweisimmen to Montreux, the GoldenPass Panoramic offers modern panoramic windows for an immersive scenic experience, whereas the GoldenPass Belle Epoque provides a nostalgic journey with vintage carriages reminiscent of the Belle Époque era.

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The world's first fully panoramic train! The GoldenPass Panoramic are very modern trains with unique features. In addition to their great comfort, they have panoramic windows specially designed by our workshops in Chernex. These allow you to be totally immersed in the surrounding nature.

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All the cars have panoramic windows. I'd sit on the righthand side for views of the Berner Oberland mountains across the Brienzersee. I believe the train may change directions at a switchback going over the pass.

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Most tickets are valid for 24 hours, so you can take a train at any time on the route you purchased within that window, or hop on/off as you like on that route. BUT, note that return tickets follow the same rules, so if you're not returning on the same day, you should buy two one-way tickets (it's the same price) vs.

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The GoldenPass Express provides a seamless and even more comfortable travel experience on one of Switzerland's most picturesque train routes. The new panoramic train will connect Interlaken with Montreux up to four times a day (from June 2023), offering uninterrupted views of the breathtaking panorama.

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