How long is Golden Pass train from Lucerne to Interlaken?
Golden Pass routeFor lovers of Swiss lakes and mountains, this route is two hours of sheer heaven. It's a journey that many make as a one-day round trip from either end of the route (ie. from either Lucerne or from Interlaken).
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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.
Zweisimmen to Montreux – GoldenPass Panoramic Train and GoldenPass Bell Epoque: From Saanenmöser's peak, pass through Gstaad, entering French-speaking Switzerland. The route winds through valleys to Les Avants, concluding with a stunning Lake Geneva panorama in Montreux. For the best view, choose the right side.
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.
The Golden Pass Line is free with your Swiss Travel Pass. They say there's no better way to travel around Switzerland via train and here's why. There are 2 types of trains – regular and scenic.
The Glacier Express train from Chur to Brig is one of the world's most spectacular train rides, but figuring it out in a new country may be tricky. This experience lets you travel with a guide all the way from your hotel in Lucerne to Chur, and then along the Glacier Express route with a prebooked ticket.
Absorb the sweeping vistas and fresh mountain air of the Swiss Alps on an independent day-trip from Lucerne. Travel by comfortable coach through the UNESCO-listed Jungfrau region and admire scenery as you approach the mountain towns of Interlaken and Grindelwald.
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.