How to plan a 5 day trip to Lucrene and Interlaken

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    5 August 2015 at 22:07:13 #807707

    Hi, I am planning to visit Switzerland on 3 December, 2015 for 5 days. I would be travelling from Paris to Zurich and then to cntral Switzerland. Is there any other way to reach lucrene? Also what is the best way to travel from Zurich to lucrene. Also, i have done a research on passes and a regional pass “Tell Pass” looks fine. Could you please suggest if this fine or i should go with something else?

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    Arno
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    6 August 2015 at 6:28:03 #845096

    Hi Varungakhar, thanks for your post!

    The trip is quicker if you get off the train from Paris in Basel instead of Zurich. Then take a train from Basel to Lucerne (mind the spelling, Lucerne and Luzern are both correct). Details are in the timetable.

    It’s hard to say whether the Tell-Pass is a good choice without knowing which day trips you have in mind. If you stay within the area of coverage, a 4 or 5-day Tell-Pass could be a good option. Please find all details on myswissalps.com/ tellpass, and mind that the Tell-Pass in Winter is cheaper than in Summer but also covers less attractions.

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    6 August 2015 at 7:38:32 #845097

    Thanks for your reply. I am looking forward to 2 days in Lucerne and 3 days in Interlaken. I am planning to visit mt. rigi, titlis and pilatus followed by engelberg and jungfrau region. And finally, i would be travelling back to India. Could you please suggest if these places would be fine in December and which pass will e better?

    Arno
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    6 August 2015 at 15:22:21 #845098

    Hi Varungakhar,

    The Tell-Pass does not cover the Jungfrau region. You’d better look into these options:

    The links explain how the passes work, what’s covered, where to buy and more. This page may help you choose.

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    11 August 2015 at 10:45:12 #845099

    Hi Varungakhar,

    I have also planned for 4 days (29th Nov to 3rd Dec). I would be travelling from Paris to Zurich and Stay in Zurich only.

    I had tried to find out which pass is good option. Swis Half pass is looking good option but still Confuse for Swis Travel Pass.

    Day1: Paris to Zurich

    Day2: Mt. Titllis + Lucerne

    Day3: Jungfraujoch

    Day4: Rhine fall

    Please anyone suggest me Should I buy Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card ? and also Suggest buy Online or from the zurich railway station ?

    Arno
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    11 August 2015 at 14:58:51 #845100

    Hi ratiksinghal,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps! So you plan to do all these day trips from Zurich? If so I would recommend a Swiss Travel Pass as you’ll be traveling a lot. You can do the math if you want, in order to compare with the Swiss Half Fare Card.

    You’d better buy the pass online. It’s cheaper and also more comfortable as you don’t have to spend time in Basel (not Zurich) to purchase it. I am assuming a 4-day pass here. You would need a ticket from Paris to Basel (see here). From there your pass covers further traveling to Zurich, and whatever you may want to do after arrival (e.g. a boat trip). Pass prices can be found here. In your case (India) it makes sense to buy from http://www.raileurope.co.in/p ass/swiss-pass and use the discount codes from http://www.raileurope.co.in/ deals/great-deals-to-tour-Europe (if you order before August 26).

    Hopefully this answers your questions. If not, please open a new topic and we’ll gladly assist you there.

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