[SwissMaples]

21 May 2026 at 18:05:42 #2797021

Is it worth while to take the chocolate train from Bern to Maison Callier or is it better just to take the regular train from Bern to Maison Callier and the bus to Gruyere?

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[Anna]

Reply 1 of 2 • 22 May 2026 at 22:55:38 #2797042

Hi SwissMaples,

You can find details about the Chocolate Train here: https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/chocolate-train/

It’s designed for tourists so very convenient if that’s what you’re looking for. Otherwise I would plan the trip myself and travel at my leisure. If you have a rail pass like the Swiss Travel Pass (https://www.myswissalps.com/travel-ticket/swiss-travel-pass/), you can take any train including the GoldenPass to Gruyeres and Broc.  Admission to the cheese dairy in Gruyeres (https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/la-maison-du-gruyere/) and the chocolate factory (https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/maison-cailler/) in Broc is free with the STP.

Regards,
Anna

[Roger Sexton]

Reply 2 of 2 • 23 May 2026 at 5:55:11 #2797050

Further to Anna’s reply I would stress that the Swiss Travel Pass is a PUBLIC TRANSPORT pass, valid on buses, boats and tram/streetcars, as well as trains.  It follows that the regular scheduled bus which runs hourly from Broc  to Gruyeres is free with the STP.

Kind regards
Roger