Day trips from Interlaken

  • CAMAHESH
    Participant
    33 posts
    28 December 2019 at 11:38:59 #824738

    Dear Team

    Is it possible to have day trip from Interlaken to visit

    Geneva and Montreux

    Montreux and Zermatt

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    Anna
    Moderator
    6279 posts
    28 December 2019 at 12:21:37 #927005

    Hi again Camahesh,

    Yes, it is indeed possible to do day trips to Geneva, Montreux and Zermatt from Interlaken. If you would like to combine your trips, I would recommend combining Geneva and Montreux on the same day and do Zermatt on a separate day via the fastest connection.

    If you want to go via the scenic routes, the options would be to take the Golden Pass to Montreux via Zweisimmen and the Lötschberger Express to Zermatt via Brig. The scenic routes take longer but we’ve had many travellers come and say the views are worth it.

    As mentioned in a previous thread, please use the SBB timetable to plan your journeys. All relevant links are provided below:

    Regards,

    Anna

    CAMAHESH
    Participant
    33 posts
    28 December 2019 at 17:00:51 #927006

    Dear Anna. Thank you very much. While combining tour of Geneva and Montreux .whatsa those places hich I should not miss for tour ?

    Anna
    Moderator
    6279 posts
    28 December 2019 at 17:34:32 #927007

    Hi Camahesh,

    In Montreux, among the favourite tourist hotspots include the Chillon castle and a visit to the vineyards. If you have time you could also visit Rochers de Naye. Details here: http://www.myswissalps.com/rochersdenaye

    For more sightseeing suggestions in Montreux, please look up this link: http://www.myswissalps.com/montreux/activities

    Meanwhile in Geneva, the must-see includes the famous Jet d’Eau Fountain (http://www.myswissalps.com/jetdeaugeneva), the United Nations building, CERN and a walk around the old town. More ideas from these links:

    Hope that helps in planning your itinerary.

    Regards,

    Anna

    rockoyster
    Participant
    8889 posts
    28 December 2019 at 20:05:24 #927008

    Hello Camahesh,

    You have asked a number of independent questions. Perhaps you might get some more targeted advice if you told us how long you plan to be in Switzerland in May 2020 and what your interests are.

    The main thing to understand about day excursions is how long you are going to spend travelling and therefore how much time you will have free to enjoy the attractions at your chosen destinations.

    I strongly recommend using the SBB Mobile app (bit.ly/2ICIUHi) for checking train, bus, boat and cable way timetables, finding fares* and buying tickets on-line if required. In the unlikely event you don’t have a device capable of running the app then you can use the timetable on the SBB website (bit.ly/2HH1U7B). If you are not familiar with using the SBB timetable it is worth first reading the instructions at http://www.myswissalps.com/timetable.

    * The SBB website shows half-fare prices by default, the mobile app allows you to nominate whether to show full or half-fares (by editing the passenger details in settings) and is also smart enough to offer you the Saver Day Pass (http://www.myswissalps.com/saverdaypass) if that offers the best fare. The app can also display a platform map (at least at the larger stations) to help you make connections. You can also easily filter modes of transport (eg bus or ship).

    The app (or website) will always show the fastest, most direct routes unless you tell it you want to go a longer way round by including other stations to go VIA. For example, if you wanted to follow the Golden Pass route you would need to search the SBB app looking for Luzern to Montreux via Interlaken and Zweisimmen.

    Based on your personal itinerary you should read “How to choose the best travel pass” (http://www.myswissalps.com/train/ticketspasses/practical/chooserailpass), download the handy spreadsheet calculator and do the math. The spreadsheet also includes links to the “Where it’s valid” page for all available passes. Be sure to check those pages for each pass you are considering. Study the map AND read all the text on those pages to fully understand what is covered by the respective pass.

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