[Bsiess]

14 October 2019 at 13:26:52 #824197

Hello Friends!

My family and I just booked a very short visit to Switzerland, 2 1/2 days. We will be staying in Montreux and we are wondering instead of train passes to rent a car. What is like driving in November, say from Montreux to Interlaken?

We are thinking of taking this drive and pass thru Bern. Any other suggestions for a must see place or must see in any of these areas?

Thx in advance?

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[Arno]

14 October 2019 at 17:42:00 #923667

Hi Bsiess,

I strongly recommend to stick to the train for various reasons:

• the views from the trains are better in general;
• if you drive, the driver needs to keep his/her eyes on the (twisting) road at all times, thus missing views;
• The center of Bern is not car friendly and parking is expensive, it’s much easier to get there by train. The trains drop you right in the city center;
• November weather can be wonderful but also nasty: fog and/or freezing temperatures. Not fun to drive, and it can be risky as well.

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15 October 2019 at 0:03:46 #923668

Using a car is good for stopping and starting as you please when ‘off the beaten track’ but for a ‘trunk route’ tourist journey in November there is little point. Montreux – Interlaken is a easy train journey and if you use the regular trains you can stop off at intermediate points if you wish