Timetable explanation

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A traveler is planning a trip to Mürren and needs help understanding the train options from Lauterbrunnen, which include abbreviations like BLM and LSMS. They find the timetable confusing and seek clarification on what these letters mean to better navigate their transportation options.

Key takeaways:
  • Use the 'Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen Mürren' (BLM) for a scenic cable car ride followed by a narrow gauge train to Mürren.
  • The LSMS stands for 'Luftseilbahn Stechelberg Mürren Schilthorn', providing another route; it connects via Postauto from Lauterbrunnen.
  • All three stations in Mürren (BLM, LSMS-lsms, LSMS-sbm) are within walking distance, making it easy to navigate the area.
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  • Anonymous
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    6 July 2010 at 20:07:02 #803897

    Hello,
    I have been trying to price out some of our intended train trips, but find that, for example, I am given three different options for Murren- BLM, LSMS-sbm, or LSMS-lsms. What do the letters after the name “Murren” mean? Is there a guide somewhere that gives the explanation? Thanks!

  • Wandermann
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    Reply 1 of 2 • 7 July 2010 at 3:24:36 #831505

    Hello Vlasta,

    From Lauterbrunnen to Mürren there are two options of using public transportation:
    1. “Bergbahn Lauterbrunnen Mürren” (BLM): a cable car from Lauterbrunnen to Grütschalp and a narrow gauge railway track from Grütschalp to Mürren.
    2. Postauto from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg, and then the LSMS cable car from Stechelberg to Gimmelwald and the connecting cable car to Mürren.

    LSMS stands for “Luftseilbahn Stechelberg Mürren Schilthorn” and LSMS-lsms is the station of the LSMS in Mürren.
    LSMS-sbm stands for the station in Mürren of the funicular to Allmendhubel.
    The three stations in Mürren (BLM,LSMS-lsms ans LSMS-sbm) are located on walking distance from each other.

    I hope this clarifies your question and I wish you a very pleasant stay,

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    Reply 2 of 2 • 7 July 2010 at 7:44:21 #831506

    Thank you so much. I find the timetable confusing without such explanations. Your help is appreciated.

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