Zurich to Montreux: Golden Pass line possible?

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Swati is planning to travel from Zurich to Montreux on 12th October and is curious about incorporating a segment of the journey via the Golden Pass Line. She seeks information on the fastest route details and how to identify Golden Pass trains using train numbers.

Key takeaways:
  • For the fastest route that includes the Golden Pass, travel via Bern and check the timetable for Zurich to Zweisimmen.
  • To find the scenic route from Zweisimmen to Montreux, look for trains labeled as MOB panoramic in the schedule.
  • If you want the full Golden Pass experience, consider entering Zurich to Montreux via Lucerne and Interlaken in your plan.
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  • Anonymous
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    22 September 2018 at 9:14:36 #818476

    Hi,

    We are reaching Zurich on 12th Oct early morning and need to go to Montreux. Trainline.eu shows a route via Lausanne which takes approx 3 hours to reach Montreux from Zurich.

    I was wondering if it is possible to do a part of the journey via Golden Line? Where can I get the details of the fastest route with may be Zweisimmen to Montreux on golden pass line.

    Also wanted to check how to recognize from train number if the train is on Golden pass line?

    Regards, Swati

  • User
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    Reply 1 of 1 • 22 September 2018 at 16:30:02 #896701

    Hi Swati,

    If you want the fastest option to Montreux that still includes a panoramic train between Zweisimmen and Montreux then you want to travel via Bern. The timetable will always give you the fastest options by default. Enter Zurich to Zweisimmen in the timetable: http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable

    If you want to do the whole Golden Pass route (http://www.myswissalps.com/go ldenpass) enter Zurich to Montreux via Lucerne and via Interlaken.

    For the Zweisimmen to Montreux route, the trains on the timetable noted as MOB panoramic are the panoramic trains.

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