Driving from Lake Como to Interlaken in May

I am planning a road trip from northern Italy (Lake Como) to Interlaken between mid and end of May (probably around May 20) next year. Which route do you think I should take? Option #1 - take A2 (Gotthard pass along the way) all the way to Lake Lucerne and then take A8 to Interlaken, Option #2 - A2 (Gotthard pass along the way) and to 19 (Furka and Grimsel passes along the way) and 6 to Interlaken, Option #3 - A1 (Gotthard along the way) and to 11 (Susten pass along the way) and to 6 to Interlaken. Considering the time of the year, the only pass which may be open would be Gotthard pass. I think all other passes will be closed at that time of the year. If I would have to bypass all the passes due to closure, which route do you think I should take, taking the road condition, travel time, and sceneries into account? If the passes are closed, there are always car trains onto which I can board my car? I will be travelling with my wife and two old parents (in their late 70s). Appreciate your input and wish you all the best.

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Hi Drewryu,

If you are planning a road trip from Como to Interlaken, the fastest route would be to drive via the Gotthard Pass. There are 2 scenic options:

Option 1: Como - Airolo - Gotthardpass - Hospental - Furkapass - Grimselpass

Option 2: Como- Airolo - Gotthardpass - Andermatt - Wassen - Sustenpass

But early May might be a little to early as some of these passes might still be closed to vehicles. You can check the traffic condition here: www.myswissalps.com/car/trafficinfo

A safer option would be to stick with the motorways and you can make pit stops along the way. Direction to Interlaken are well signposted.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Anna

Hi Drewryu,

At this time in May, the Alpine passes may still be closed. If they are open and you like to ride a lot of curves then option #2 is certainly a great thing. If the passes are still closed, I would leave the motorway in Flüelen and drive along the Vierwaldstättersee to Luzern and only continue on the motorway to Interlaken in Alpnach.

Have a great drive!

Martin

Hello Drewryu,

There are car trains, but not everywhere. You'll find them here: www.myswissalps.com/car/cartrains