Is Luzern Interlaken Express included in Swiss Pass?

This route is fully included in the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex), the GA (General Abonnement) and the Tell-Pass (2 to 10-day ticket for Central Switzerland). As the owner of one of these passes, you do not need to buy a transport ticket. To reserve a seat only, select "Reservation only" in the booking process.



Yes, the Luzern-Interlaken Express is fully included in the Swiss Travel Pass as of 2026. This panoramic train is part of the "GoldenPass Line" and is considered a standard regional service, meaning you can simply hop on and show your digital pass to the conductor. While the fare itself is 100% covered, seat reservations are optional but highly recommended during the peak summer and winter seasons (usually costing about CHF 12–16). If you have a 2nd Class Swiss Travel Pass and wish to sit in the 1st Class panoramic carriages, you must pay a "Class Upgrade" fee at the station or via the SBB app before boarding. The journey takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, crossing the Brünig Pass and offering stunning views of Lake Brienz and various waterfalls. Since it runs hourly, it is one of the most accessible and popular "premium" experiences for passholders, providing a seamless link between two of Switzerland’s most iconic tourism hubs without the need for a separate ticket.

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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.

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Where is the Swiss Travel Pass valid? Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted.

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Trains and buses in Switzerland are included in the pass. However, seat reservations on panoramic trains are not included. Mountain railways (such as cable cars, funiculars, and rack-and-pinion trains) are discounted. City transport (buses, streetcars) is included in 90 cities.

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The Glacier Express & Bernina Express are Switzerland's two most scenic train journeys and these Panoramic journeys are free with your Swiss Travel Pass. However you need to pay a compulsory seat reservation fee regardless of whether you are holding a travel pass or point to point ticket.

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The boat rides are fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) and GA travelcard.

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Swiss Travel Pass Benefits The Jungfrau 'Top of Europe' requires a surcharge and in the high season a seat reservation (5 CHF) might be required. Swiss Travel Pass gives you a 100% Discount for the journey from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen/Wengen and Grindelwald.

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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!

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The Interlaken Pass is the digital version of our former analogue guest card. Free travel on public transport services according to the bus map.

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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.

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The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

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From Lucerne reaching Mt. Titlis takes around 45 mins, and from Zurich, it may take over 1 hr 30 mins. If you are holding a Swiss Travel Pass, not only can you benefit from discounted fares, but also your children tickets to Mt. Titlis are free – just like a family card, it's included in your Swiss Pass cost.

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If you are wondering which mountain excursions are 100% included in the Swiss Travel Pass, the answer is: Stanserhorn, Rigi, Stoos, Brunni and Klewenalp. To obtain tickets for any cable car, funicular or cog railway, you should present your Swiss Travel Pass at the ticket office.

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Grindelwald First with the Swiss Travel Pass Activities must be paid for individually over and above the cable car ticket and can be chosen from. The Swiss Travel Pass discount is valid on all the types of Swiss Travel Pass, i.e. 1st or 2nd class for 3, 4, 8, or 15 days continuous or flexi pass.

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