[Swisstrotter]

4 November 2019 at 11:12:35 #824369

Hi,

I am from India and would be on a business trip to Munich, Germany with a group of 3 more colleagues ranging in age from 36 to 63 and have already booked a hotel in Interlaken for 3 nights from 15 th November. I need help with the following queries –

1. How to travel from Munich (to leave after 1600 hrs ) to Interlaken in the shortest time barring air travel ?

2. Planned itinerary –

a. 16th & 17 th Interlaken – Grindelwald – Jungfrau .(Will Jungfrau be open on these dates ?) Any other interesting places we can visit around Interlaken ?

b. 18th morning – Check out of Interlaken and proceed to Luzern for local sightseeing. Travel to Zurich in the evening to catch late evening flight (2100 hrs) back to India.

Since the hotel is already booked at Interlaken I cannot drop Interlaken from the itinerary.

Would be glad to have suggestions.

Regards

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[Snowman]

4 November 2019 at 12:57:32 #924625

Hello Swisstrotter, and welcome to MySwissAlps !

1. Train : Munich Hauptbahnhof dep. 17:33 ; Interlaken West arr. 23:55. change at Zurich and Olten. There is a faster way, dep. same time, change at Zurich, Bern and Spiez; from Spiez ride by bus and arrive Interlaken 23:34. Try to be able to leave Munich earlier. Check out all-bus options on rome2rio.com. No reservations needed.

2a. Yes, the Jungfrau train operates on these dates. You will ride from Interlaken to Zweilütschinen by bus due to maintenance works on that section of the railway line.

There is no “interesting places” as such. Only interesting places to Swisstrotter, and we don’t know your tastes.

Don’t worry, you’ll have a good time!

[Swisstrotter]

4 November 2019 at 13:36:05 #924626

Thank you Snowman for quick reply.

I see your point to leave Munich asap as otherwise we would be arriving at Interlaken very late.

Looking forward to my introduction to Switzerland and the Alps !

Regards.

[Removed user]

4 November 2019 at 16:23:49 #924627

Hi Swisstrotter,

In adition to Snowman’s information see below links for input on both train tickets from Munich to Interlaken, the train timetable and detailed information about the Jungfraujoch and other activities available in the Interlaken area:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/germany
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ti metable, make sure you read how it works, it’s a fab tool for planning
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ju ngfraujoch, YES it will be open! 🙂
– http://www.myswissalps.com/in terlaken/activities

For the journey to Lucerne and Zurich again use the timetable and find inspiration on what to do and see there in below:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/lu cerne/activities
– http://www.myswissalps.com/zu rich/activities

Also see:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/ai rports/zurich

Hope this provides helpful information to plan your trip. Feel free to get back to us for any further input needed.

Best,
Steph

[Swisstrotter]

6 November 2019 at 15:33:45 #924628

Hi Steph,

Thank you for the excellent inputs and the extremely useful links for more information.

I have one more question – would travelling to Interlaken from Munich by bus be a good idea rather than by train ?

I am really looking for this opportunity to visit Switzerland – although a short trip – but with the experience I would gain, I would like to visit again with my family next summer !

Best Regards.

[Snowman]

6 November 2019 at 16:26:13 #924629

Bus is usually cheaper, and slower. Not a good idea in your case.

[Removed user]

7 November 2019 at 6:05:03 #924630

Hi Swisstrotter,

I think the train is more comfortable than the bus, I suggest to take the train. But it is up to you, you can choose any of them. Have a look at http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/germany too.

[Slowpoke]

7 November 2019 at 23:30:57 #924631

This post may interest you, because it illustrates some issues with traveling in November:

http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/november-8th-ie-tomorrow-mountain-excursion

and-

<<“although a short trip”>>

<<“Bus is usually cheaper, and slower.”>>

Why take the bus.. a slower route…when your time is precious on a short trip? Do you really want to save the money, and see less of Switzerland?

Slowpoke

[Swisstrotter]

13 November 2019 at 6:51:04 #924632

Dear Ildiko, Steph, snowman, slowpoke,
Thank you all for your advice. I am already in Munich and on Friday will proceed to Zurich and then Interlaken

[Removed user]

13 November 2019 at 14:54:56 #924633

Hi Swisstrotter,

good to hear you’ve arrived to Europe. Have a lovely holiday and if you need any advice please feel free to come back to us.

Enjoy your trip! 🙂