Interlaken to Lucerne: GoldenPass Panoramic Train Tour

Board a panoramic train through the Alps and walk Lucerne's medieval streets

A full-day tour from Interlaken combining guided exploration of the alpine town with a 2-hour scenic train ride on the GoldenPass route to Lucerne, followed by a 2-hour guided walk through Lucerne Old Town. All transportation, train seats and city tours are included. You choose between a private tour with a dedicated guide or a shared group departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lucerne1h
2. Lucerne Old Town2h · entry included

Explore Interlaken and Lucerne

• Explore Interlaken city and mountain views
• Free time for shopping in Interlaken
• Board panoramic train to Lucerne
• Lunch break in Lucerne
• Guided tour of Lucerne Old Town
• Return to Interlaken West Train Station

The experience

The day starts in Interlaken, where your guide meets you at your accommodation for a walking pickup, no vehicle involved. You'll explore the town's mountain-facing streets and have time to browse for Swiss chocolate and souvenirs before heading to the train station in the early afternoon. The guide handles all logistics so you move without planning or reservations.

The centerpiece is the 2-hour GoldenPass train ride from Interlaken to Lucerne. You sit in a panoramic car watching snow-capped peaks, glacial lakes and rolling meadows pass the windows: one of Switzerland's most celebrated train routes. This is not a rushed transfer. The journey itself is the experience. Upon arrival in Lucerne, you have an hour to find lunch on your own before the second half of the tour begins.

A 2-hour guided tour of Lucerne Old Town follows. Your guide leads you through medieval streets, past the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church, and shares the stories behind the landmarks. You'll have time to photograph and linger. The tour ends at Interlaken West Train Station. If your accommodation is elsewhere, your guide provides return tickets and boarding instructions so the journey home is straightforward.

What’s included

• All transportation tickets between Interlaken and Lucerne.
• GoldenPass panoramic train seat reservation.
• guided walking tours in Interlaken and Lucerne Old Town.
• live English-speaking guide.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English11:05

Guide in English11:05

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

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:05

Book up to1d before

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

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant 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 dedicated guide for the day and the flexibility to move at your own pace. Pick the shared tour to travel with other visitors and keep costs lower. Both follow the same route and stops, so the difference is the group size and guide attention.

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Top questions

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 included in the ticket price for this tour?

All transportation between Interlaken and Lucerne, your GoldenPass train seat reservation, guided tours in both towns, and every fee and tax are included. You pay nothing extra at the station or during the day, no hidden costs.

How long is the train ride from Interlaken to Lucerne?

The panoramic train journey takes 2 hours and runs on the famous GoldenPass route, with views of alpine peaks, lakes and countryside throughout.

Will I have free time in Lucerne, or is the whole day guided?

You have an hour for lunch on your own in Lucerne after arriving by train, then a 2-hour guided walk through the Old Town. The rest of the day is structured around the guide's stops and the train schedule.

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

The private tour gives you a dedicated guide for the day. The shared tour joins other travelers with one guide leading the group. Both include the same stops, train ride and Lucerne Old Town walk, and you choose which suits your preference at checkout.

Do I need to arrange my own way back to my hotel at the end?

The tour ends at Interlaken West Train Station. If you're staying elsewhere in Interlaken, your guide provides return train tickets and tells you exactly which train to board, so you can get back on your own without confusion.