Zurich hotels are cheaper but InterLaken seems well connected to all touristy spots.
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If you want pizza/pasta, salad, desert, water and a glass on wine, it's going to cost CHF50-60 per head. If you want meat dishes, the price goes up a lot (where a pizza might cost CHF18, a steak would be CHF45).
If you want pizza/pasta, salad, desert, water and a glass on wine, it's going to cost CHF50-60 per head. If you want meat dishes, the price goes up a lot (where a pizza might cost CHF18, a steak would be CHF45). But it's really variable, as everywhere.
Lucerne is one of Switzerland's prettiest cities. Between its sunny squares, charming colourful buildings and waterfront promenades, it's hard to imagine a more Instagram-friendly city. It's accessible too, just an hour by train or a little over 1.5-hour by car from Zurich.
The route from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne offers breathtaking views and allows you to enjoy the stunning Swiss scenery. As you travel from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne, you'll have the opportunity to witness panoramic vistas of mountains, lakes, and charming Swiss towns along the way.
Visit the mountain towns of Grindelwald and Interlaken on a day trip from Zurich. As you travel to the mountains, learn about the Swiss Alps from an onboard, multilingual guide.
Just like the rest of Switzerland, Interlaken is expensive even by European standards. Hotels and restaurants are all pricey, although quality tends to be high.
Switzerland is the public transport country par excellence. On the world's densest public transport network, you can discover the Holiday Region Interlaken and the rest of Switzerland comfortably and easily. One ticket is all you need: the Swiss Travel Pass.
For budget travelers, you can expect to spend around $70 to $100 per day in Switzerland. This includes staying in budget accommodations, eating at budget restaurants, and using public transportation. For mid-range travelers, you can expect to spend around $200 to $300 per day.
Backpacking Zürich Suggested BudgetsFor a mid-range budget of 195 CHF per day, you can stay in a private Airbnb, eat out for most of your meals, enjoy a few drinks, take the occasional taxi to get around, and do more paid activities like food tours, skiing, and museum visits.