Luggage on board of GoldenPass Montreux-Spiez

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A traveler named Susheel is planning a trip to Geneva, arriving on August 4th, and wants to take the Golden Express from Montreux to Spiez. They have a family of four with luggage and are unsure about luggage policies and whether they need to reserve seats in advance due to potential flight delays.

Key takeaways:
  • You can bring your luggage onboard the Golden Pass train, and there's usually storage available in the carriage.
  • Seat reservations are not necessary, but they are recommended for popular routes like Montreux to Zweisimmen.
  • There are regular trains from Montreux to Spiez, running roughly every hour, making it easier to find a suitable time.
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  • Anonymous
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    2 August 2022 at 6:44:17 #827951

    HI,

    We are coming to Geneva on the 4th of Aug and thinking of taking the Golden Express from Montreux to Spiez. We are a family of 4 and have 2 big check in bags and 2 cabin bags.

    Just wanted to ask if luggage is allowed on the train and also if advance reservation is needed for travel. We have a valid Swiss Travel Pass. We are not sure of the exact time. We will be able to board the train as there might be delay in the flight schedule and so no planning ahead is difficult.

    Thanks

    Susheel

  • Anna
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    Reply 1 of 3 • 2 August 2022 at 13:28:31 #945063

    Hi Susheel,

    Yes, you can take your luggage with you onboard the Golden Pass train. There is usually space to store your luggage at both ends of each train carriage. You can find more information about travelling with luggage on Swiss trains here: http://www.myswissalps.com/train/practical/luggage

    Seat reservation is not necessary to ride the Golden Pass but recommended on popular route such as between Montreux to Zweisimmen. However it might not make sense to book seats if you are unsure about your exact time of arrival. I don’t think this will be a big issue though as there are regular Golden Pass trains from Montreux and Zweisimmen.

    Hope this addresses your concerns. Let us know if you need more info.

    Regards,

    Anna

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 2 August 2022 at 14:01:28 #945064

    Thanks Anna

    SUsheel

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    Reply 3 of 3 • 2 August 2022 at 22:11:32 #945065

    The train from Montreux runs every hour (like most Swiss railways routes) through the day. Reservation is not obligatory so it is best to not reserve in advance in your case.

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