Best side of train to sit: Interlaken-Zurich-Chur

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A traveler, Kjmindt, is looking for the most scenic sides of the train when traveling from Interlaken to Zurich and then from Zurich to Chur. They received a tip that advises sitting on the right side from Interlaken to Zurich and the left side from Zurich to Chur for the best views. Additional travel advice about a direct route from Interlaken to Montreux was also shared in the thread.

Key takeaways:
  • Sit on the right side of the train from Interlaken to Zurich for the best views.
  • For this route, the left side is best when traveling from Zurich to Chur.
  • Consider taking the Golden Pass Express for a scenic ride from Interlaken to Montreux.
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    Reply 1 of 3 • 20 August 2023 at 13:57:45 #957499

    Hi Kjmindt,

    Welcome to MySwissAlps.

    From Interlaken to Zurich, the right hand side and from Zurich to Chur, the left hand side.

    Enjoy your train trips.

    Kind regards,

    Yolanda

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 21 August 2023 at 1:08:10 #957500

    Thanks for that. What about Montreux to.Interlakken? Cheers

    Anna
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    Reply 3 of 3 • 21 August 2023 at 6:48:26 #957501

    Hi Carolyntahoe,

    You can travel direct from Interlaken Ost to Montreux on the Golden Pass Express. You can find information about the route and which side to sit here: http://www.myswissalps.com/goldenpass/gettingthere

    Regards,

    Anna

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