Panoramic train from Interlaken to Zurich

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Jim is planning to travel from Interlaken to Zurich on September 13 and is looking for a scenic train option. He specifically asks about the availability of panoramic trains along that route. Jim's inquiry leads to helpful suggestions about using the Golden Pass route from Lucerne to Interlaken.

Key takeaways:
  • Take the Golden Pass route from Lucerne to Interlaken for stunning scenic views.
  • Use the timetable linked in the thread to check detailed travel times and connections.
  • The Golden Pass route can be taken in both directions, so you can plan your trip flexibly.
  • The attached ticket from Interlaken Ost to Lucerne is indeed for the Golden Pass route.
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  • Anonymous
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    25 August 2019 at 8:18:29 #823570

    Hi.

    I would like to travel from Interlaken to Zurich on the 13th Sept 2019. Is there any panoramic train from Interlaken to Zurich?

    Sorry if this is a repetitive subject.

    Thanks for your help!

    BR, Jim.

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    Reply 1 of 3 • 25 August 2019 at 10:56:13 #920937

    Hello Jim,

    The route Zurich to Interlaken itself is quite scenic, and yes, there are so-called scenic trains. If you travel from Zurich via Lucerne you can take parts of the Golden Pass route from Lucerne to Interlaken. Please find helpful information about the Golden Pass in below link and use the timetable provided to figure out detailed traveling times and connections (search via Lucerne).
    http://www.myswissalps.com/go ldenpass
    http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable

    Best,
    Steph

    Also see:
    http://www.myswissalps.com/zu rich
    http://www.myswissalps.com/lu cerne
    http://www.myswissalps.com/in terlaken

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    Reply 2 of 3 • 25 August 2019 at 23:27:58 #920938

    Hi Steph,

    As per below link, it is mentioned that the Golden Pass route is from Lucerne to Interlaken Ost (Section 1). Is there a Golden Pass route from Interlaken Ost to Lucerne (vise versa)?

    http://www.myswissalps.com/go ldenpass/gettingthere

    Also, is the attached ticket is the normal route or Golden Pass route? It’s confusing for me =D

    Thanks!

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    Reply 3 of 3 • 26 August 2019 at 11:11:43 #920939

    Hello Jim Azim,

    Yes of course, the Golden Pass ROUTE can be taken in both directions.

    And YES, the train that you attached from Interlaken Ost to Lucerne IS via Golden Pass Route!!!
    You can crosscheck this by searching the connection in the timetable provided above and looking at the train (IC 2931) there.

    Best,
    Steph

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