Bern to Interlaken & Lucerne: GoldenPass Panoramic Train

Bern to the Alps on the GoldenPass: two guided cities, one panoramic train

A full-day tour from Bern that combines guided walks in Interlaken and Lucerne with a 2-hour ride on the GoldenPass panoramic train through Swiss mountain scenery. Hotel pickup in Bern, all transport and train tickets included, with a live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bern to Lucerne via Interlaken

• Meet at Bern train station
• Train ride to Thun
• Explore Interlaken with guided walk
• Free time for shopping and photos
• Lunch in Interlaken
• Panoramic train to Lucerne
• Guided city tour of Lucerne
• Return to Bern train station

The experience

The day starts with pickup at Bern train station, then a 20-minute train ride to Interlaken, where you'll walk through the town with your guide and see the Jungfrau mountain rising above two sparkling lakes. You get free time to buy Swiss chocolate, scout for souvenirs, and take photos before lunch.

In the early afternoon, you board the GoldenPass panoramic train for the 2-hour journey to Lucerne. The train passes through alpine valleys, rolling meadows and past crystal-clear lakes: one of Switzerland's most celebrated rail routes. There's no need to arrange seats or worry about availability. Your reservation is already booked.

Lucerne's Old Town is the final stop. Your guide leads a 2-hour walk past the medieval Chapel Bridge, through narrow streets lined with painted buildings, and along the lakefront with views of Mount Pilatus. You'll have time to linger for photos or explore on your own before the return train to Bern.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Bern.
• 20-minute train ride to Interlaken.
• guided walk through Interlaken with free time for shopping and photos.
• 2-hour GoldenPass panoramic train journey to Lucerne.
• 2-hour guided city tour of Lucerne's Old Town and Chapel Bridge.
• return train to Bern.
• all taxes, fees and train seat reservations.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 5 languages09:45

Guide in 5 languages09:45

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:45

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (4 to 15 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Portuguese, Romanian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Switzerland Viva Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if you want a guide focused on your group's pace and interests. The shared tour works well for solo travelers or pairs who don't mind joining others and prefer a lower price.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Romanian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the private and shared tour options?

The private tour is for your group alone with a dedicated guide. The shared tour runs with other travelers and requires a minimum of 2 participants. Both include the same stops, train, and inclusions.

Do I need to buy train tickets separately?

No. All train tickets, including the GoldenPass reservation from Interlaken to Lucerne, are included in the tour price and booked in advance.

How much free time do I get in Interlaken and Lucerne?

In Interlaken, you have free time after the guided walk to shop and explore before lunch. In Lucerne, the 2-hour guided tour includes walking the main sights, and you can explore further on your own after the tour ends.