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Hello,
I’m planning a river cruise trip in France. The start/end points are Lyon and Nice (I can take the cruise in either direction). I also want to see friends in Lucerne on this trip. I could see them either before or after the cruise and can fly in or out of Zurich.
I am able to take one full travel day to do a scenic rail trip between Switzerland and France. I don’t mind if it’s a long trip as long as it’s not too stressful with train switches (I’ll have luggage). I’m just interested to see the Alps via train. This will be in May.
What is the most scenic train route that can be done in one day between Lucerne and either Lyon or Nice/Marseille? It seems like the Golden Pass to Montreux, then on to Lyon via Geneva is the best answer here, but I want to ensure I’m not missing a better option.
thank You!
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It is possible (but long) to go Luzern – Gotthard mountain line (Treno Gottardo) Bellinzona – Milano – Genova – Nice, in this case the scenery would include the Italian mountains and along the Italian Riviera, not in Switzerland
Hi violet222,
I think the Golden Pass is your best choice if you would like to see the Swiss mountains. Check the route description here: http://www.myswissalps.com/goldenpass/gettingthere.
The route from Montreux to Lausanne is also nice, I like it a lot. From the train you can see the UNESCO heritage Lavaux vineyard.
As you are going to France, please check this one too: http://www.myswissalps.com/traintickets/france.
Ildiko
More panoramic train routes in Switzerland: http://www.myswissalps.com/activities/scenictrips/train
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