Is train ride from Zurich to Interlaken Scenic?

Most scenic route (via Lucerne) This scenic route passes five lakes (including Lake Lungern, pictured) and numerous waterfalls. The journey time for this scenic train from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne is as follows: Zurich HB to Lucerne – 41 minutes. Transfer time – 15 minutes.



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Day trip from Zurich to Grindelwald and Interlaken It includes a scenic rail journey between Grindelwald and Interlaken. You'll see the peaks of the Mönch, Jungfrau and Eiger, and shop for Swiss goods in the Bernese Oberland. There's also free time in Grindelwald included to spend as you wish.

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The Panoramic-Express is a part of the famous Golden Pass Line from Montreux to Lucerne. The elegant trains take passengers from the banks of Lake Geneva via the famous resort town of Gstaad to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland.

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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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Best places to visit near Interlaken
  • Milibachfall & Brienz Aussichtspunkt. Milibachfall is a beautiful waterfall overlooking lake Brienz. ...
  • Iseltwald. ...
  • Giessbachfalls. ...
  • Hiking at Schynige Platte. ...
  • Handeckfallbrücke & Furka Pass. ...
  • Lauterbrunnen. ...
  • Grindelwald. ...
  • Rosenlaui & the glacier.


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You can enjoy the Bernina Express as a day trip - this is the highest railway across the Alps, yet the train negotiates 55 tunnels, 196 bridges and steep inclines with ease. The carriages have panoramic windows so that you can enjoy unrestricted views of the stunning landscape through which you are travelling.

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Glacier Express Topping our list is none other than the Glacier Express, probably the most iconic and luxurious scenic Swiss rail journey.

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One day is just enough time to take in the highlights, but planning ahead is essential if you want to fit everything in. Here are some ideas for how to spend one day in Interlaken. Spend the morning enjoying views of Jungfrau from the top of Harder Kulm, which lies just north of town.

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You can expect the journey from Zürich to Interlaken Ost by train to take around 2 hours 15 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 92 km.

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If you're looking for views then this route will most likely disappoint, especially if you're used to Swiss standards. There is some token scenery in the form of two lakes en route to take in however.

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Interlaken is where those seeking a thrill go. It's known as the adventure capital of Switzerland and adrenaline junkies are sure to love it. Whether you're into river rafting or canyoning, skydiving or bungee jumping, you'll find your particular rush here.

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Things to do in Interlaken: visit Brunngasse, the most beautiful street in Europe. The Brunngasse was once voted the most beautiful street in Europe and is located just a stone's throw away from Interlaken. Makes for an excellent thing to add to your 'things to do in Interlaken' list!

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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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