Train travel to Zermatt and Lucerne in June
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Hi all,
My fiancee’ and I will be traveling to Switzerland in June for our honeymoon and we are obviously very excited. I’m been using this website to help with my itinerary and it’s been incredibly helpful. I’m provide some details here about the trip and I’m hoping for some advice as to which pass to buy and what trains to utilize.
6/11 – Train from Paris to Lausanne, then will boat across to Evian, Fr for 2 nights.
6/13 – Boat back to Lausanne and travel to Zermatt for 2 nights. In Zermatt, would like to take the Gornergrat up and maybe hike a portion down. If time, maybe head to Klein matterhorn for a different view.
6/15 – Leave Zermatt and travel to Lucerne for 3 nights. This seems like the most difficult train situation. Doable, but lots of changes I think. In Lucerne, would like to do 2 separate trips to Pliatus and Titlus while also spending some time around the town and lake.
6/18 – Leave Lucerne, although no rush and head to Basel which is basically just to hang out, relax and catch a train on the 19th to head back to Paris to finish our trip.
I looked into taking the Glacier express from Zermatt to Andermatt then heading to Lucerne but I’m worried that train won’t match up well with others from Andermatt. I think we can take a faster train on the same line which will help get us to where we need to be on time. Just not sure which ones.
Questions:
1. Would the Swiss 8 day consecutive pass work the best if I don’t start using it until we leave Evian for Zermatt? Valid from 6/13-19 Also, will it work to take the boat from Evian to Lausanne since that trip starts in France?
2. With a 1 1/2 days in Zermatt, and 2.5 days in Lucerne, what would be the must do’s, can’t miss things or adventures? I do plan on booking a morning paragliding trip first morning in Lucerne followed by a trip to Pilatus.
3. Any other advice, tips, or pointers are great appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
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