Airport to Lauterbrunnen, using Swiss Travel Pass?

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Jengririz is planning a visit to Switzerland in October, with Lauterbrunnen as the main destination after arriving at Zurich Airport. They are looking for advice on the best and cheapest route to Lauterbrunnen, as well as information on the Swiss Travel Pass and its coverage for train fares.

Key takeaways:
  • The quickest route to Lauterbrunnen is through Bern, costing CHF 82.60, while a scenic option via Lucerne is cheaper at CHF 63.60.
  • Both routes are free if you have a Swiss Travel Pass, so consider purchasing it based on your overall travel plans.
  • Check the train timetable by entering Meiringen to find details on the Golden Pass line and schedules.
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  • Anonymous
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    6 July 2017 at 11:41:51 #812538

    Hi All,

    I’m planning to visit Switzerland in October. My first and foremost destination would be Lauterbrunnen. So i’m planning to go straight here from airport. I’ve been searching for some forums regarding the best route with the best fare but still not sure which one is the best route for me. Some suggest to go to bern or lucerne first while some suggest using swiss pass and use train all the way from airport.

    My question is

    1. What is the best and cheapest route to go to Lauterbrunnen from airport

    2. If i use train to there and if i purchase swiss travel pass, will there be additional cost for the train fare? if i understand correctly swiss pass only free for certain part of switzerland

  • Arno
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    Reply 1 of 1 • 6 July 2017 at 12:41:26 #866362

    Thanks for joining us Jengririz!

    I’ll assume you mean Zurich Airport, right? The quickest and most expensive route (CHF 82.60) is via Bern. The slower, cheaper (CHF 63.60) and more scenic route is via Lucerne and Meiringen (Golden Pass line). Both are free with a Swiss Travel Pass. Whether you need that pass depends on all of your traveling combined and can be calculated.

    You can find all train schedules in the timetable. Enter Meiringen in the Via box to see the Golden Pass route.

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