How To Ride The Luzern-Interlaken Express | Panoramic Swiss Train Ride | Swiss Grand Train Tour

[@AplinsintheAlps]

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[@MrGreatplum]

Great stuff, as ever! We took this route home when we were last in Grindelwald rather than take the fast train to Zurich. Wonderful scenic railway and I love the great big windows!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thanks for sharing! The big windows are the best!

[@swimgc]

I was there in switzland for 2 weeks in August. Many thanks fo all your videos and they were so useful and spot on.

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[@wailupewahine]

You have very thorough information, which I appreciate. However, it’s extremely important to state at this time that one has to disembark at Meiringen and take a bus to Interlaken. Everyone rushes, the buses are crammed and it’s not fun to navigate with luggage.

[@starbrite333]

We are in Lucerne now and had our panoramic express train ready to go to make our way to wengen and now we are scrambling to see what route to take . Any insight would be great!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Yes, the train route between Meiringen and Interlaken is using replacement buses until the end of November while the railways are being repaired. But it’s the same timetables and route and tickets! (We filmed this before the flooding!)

[@JanPBtest]

@@starbrite333 Same route, you only change to a bus in Meiringen instead of sitting on the train all the way. The buses are marked "EV" (Ersatzverkehr) and "Interlaken". Your train ticket is valid for that bus.

[@starbrite333]

@@wailupewahine thanks everyone Is this correct then Sit on right side of train from Lucerne to meirenger Then sit on left side of bus from meirenger to Interlaken Then Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen sit on right? And lauterbrunnnen to wengen sit on right ? Thanks for feedback!

[@JanPBtest]

@@starbrite333 Train from Luzern to Meiringen -> sit on the right. Bus from Meiringen to Interlaken -> sit on the right as well (the left-right confusion comes from the fact that when it runs normally, the Luzern-Interlaken train _reverses direction_ in Meiringen). Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen -> sit on either side but left is probably nicer as you'll have the Weisse Lütschine in a better view. Lauterbrunnen to Wengen - sit on the left, and then you'll have to twist your neck backward to see the valley 🙂 Both sides are good as the train turns. When in Wengen, the views will be even better, esp. from the church location there. And if you take the cable tram from Wengen to Männlichen, then sit on the roof (seriously), assuming it's running this time of the year (check).

[@NewCastleIndiana]

Thanks! I left Murren and as I am a driving enthusiast, I drove up to Sarna and then got on the Glaubenbergstrasse, a great road to drive or bike. And stay the night in Entlebach, where there is a UNESCO biosphere type park thing. This had a very off the beaten path feel to it. Which I liked.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

So glad you got to visit Mürren and drive some of the beautiful roads in Switzerland! We love the public transport, but have also taken a handful of lovely Swiss road trips too!

[@lynnevandewalle3829]

Great video! We are coming next year and are sad to hear the changes to the Berner Oberland pass! So glad we found you so we will be educated about the best passes!

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[@yazminmojica4458]

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[@beachmom19]

Perfect chance to thank you for all your videos and guides. We just returned from our amazing trip to Switzerland. I couldn't have done it without your help. We liked it so much that we are going back to do the things we didn't get to do the first time. No wonder you live there. I will be awaiting your videos to see which pass is better next year. The BO and half fare card were wonderful for us, but the things we didn't get to do this, are not included in the pass next year. So we will be watching. I do like that Montreux will be included as we do want to go there next year. The guide for the train passes was the best. What a wonderful app to have and use. Congrats on the baby that is due soon. We were hoping to run into you both while we were there, but no luck. Thanks again.

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[@beachmom19]

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[@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39]

New subscriber from Lucerne. Nice to see you guys.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Welcome....glad to have you here!

[@chinoyhealingfoodstravels8888]

Greetings from Redondo Beach 🇺🇸🇺🇸Wonderful video of this beautiful place👍🏽

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thank you!

[@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39]

Very great video

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it.

[@ParisaChandler]

Thanks for making all of these great videos! My husband and I will be visiting the Interlaken/Jungfrau area in July, and your videos are helping me with planning! You two remind me so much of my husband and me...wanna meet up for a coffee while we are there? :)

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We're happy to help! You're so kind to offer a coffee, but unfortunately we don't have the capacity to meet up and we're usually traveling/researching in the summer. But if you see us while you're in Switzerland, please stop and say hi!

[@caprilpardopicui4449]

Adorei acompanhar seus vídeos; são excelentes 👍🏾🇧🇷

[@thawhid4711]

I did this early in the year when it was a snowy paradise and it was incredible. For food on the train, sometimes their card machine acts up so always have backup cash just in case

[@AplinsintheAlps]

I bet it was really beautiful with all that snow! Good tip on the card machine. Thanks for sharing.

[@2logj]

very useful Jenna.thanks.still not having time to squeeze Switzerland into the list.Between Switzerland and Alaska my wife choose Alaska and will cruise in 2025.Surely Switzerland is top in the list.Best wishes.Hope to see you all three! soon.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We hope your travels take you to Switzerland one day! :)

[@ХэрээЖигүүртэн]

Thank you, I was just thinking about that. Could you please explain more details about Flights in Switzerland. Thank you guys so much. Love you all.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

We don't give information on flying into Switzerland. All our transportation advice is centered around buses, trains, gondolas, and cable cars...basically any form of public transportation.

[@spencerdavies5661]

Definitely will use this train 👌

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You won't be disappointed!

[@bernadettelaffan7040]

HiI Great Info! From a luggage storage perspective, how do you think we would go with two large suitcases and a ski bag with two pairs of skis inside?

[@lenlen4388]

I am going to do this backwards from Interlaken to Luzern, hope it still applies

[@Ricardo-XPTO]

Hi . Can you guys make a video from Luzern to Interlaken by car ? how much ? best stops? etc.. thanks!!

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi there! We would still say that these towns/villages are great places to consider stopping in, as the car route follows pretty closely to the train route. Without traffic, you could do this in a car in about 1hr 15mins.

[@kidsandthings_mccain6121]

Hello Brett and Jana! If I have a Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card (traveling with two kids ages 7 & 15) will those Pass work for a trip from Interlaken to Lucerne? Thank you!

[@tahrinahope9556]

Thank you so much, we will be in Switzerland for the first time end of Feb, would we need to purchase a ticket for the boat from Brienz having bought a ticket for the express from Lucern to Interlaken? Thanks

[@adeelahmad516]

Do you recommend booking tickets in advance when in Switzerland or booking directly at the train station?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You can buy online on the SBB website, on the SBB mobile app, or at the station (ticket machine or ticket counter). We recommend booking this route in advance since it is a busy route!

[@filipinabisdaknurseswissvlog39]

I am a new subscriber here. Its cheeper to buy online if you have SBB app and you can buy before your trip.

[@mjpanarella]

Isn’t the route between Meiringen to Interlaken still closed as of 10/6?

[@JanPBtest]

Yes, until the end of November is the estimate. But there is a bus connection patching that gap, it's very good.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Yes, the train route between Meiringen and Interlaken is using replacement buses until the end of November while the railways are being repaired. But it’s the same timetables and route and tickets! (We filmed this before the flooding!)

[@bektiharsono7309]

Great video, I subscribe to this great channel. How to buy Luzern Interlaken Express ticket, when it is NOT SHOWED on SBB apps? Inside SBB Apps, all trains from Luzern to Interlaken, need to stop/transfer somewhere. Does this mean during that day the ticket all sold out? Or, I can just buy any ticket point-to-point, then during actual day, I can choose to this Luzern Interlaken Express Panoramic train? Thanks

[@bektiharsono7309]

Just understood, need to take bus transfer from Meiringen. Thanks 😊

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Yep, you got it! There are still ongoing repairs in Brienz due to weather damage this summer. But we're so glad you got your ticket!

[@christinetemple8037]

Thanks for the video! When I am looking at the SBB website, the seat reservations are not oriented left and right, rather top and bottom. If I am looking at first class, there is a single seat and double seat side. Which is considered the right side?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Good question! It should be the lower row of seats on the booking page - in first class, that would mean the double seats.

[@michelleling468]

Love your videos! It’s very helpful, for right side on the 1st class seats, I was just wondering which to pick, as I have motion sickness if taking the seat facing a different direction where the train is heading towards, any clue if 317 is towards the travelling direction? Thank you heaps!

[@ModeMan101]

Was hoping to have taken the PE last week when we were staying in Lucerne for a few days, but sadly a combination of me being sick and the inclement weather meant we had to skip it (along with Mt Rigi which I was really upset about, although we did take the boat ride to Vitznau).

[@AplinsintheAlps]

So sorry to hear you were under the weather and missed out on those fun experiences! Hopefully you can return again one day to enjoy them another time :)

[@rosanebastos7170]

Congratulations for this video. There are many good onformation. I aprreciated that. I have one qustion and I think you could help me. It is about seat reservation. I found the site to pay for the reservation, but they don't show the direction of the train. So, it is impossible to know if I am chosing the correct side. Fortunately the 1st class has a diferent configuration. So, probably you will be able to help me. The question is: do you know if the right side is with 2 seats or 1 seat? Thanks in advance.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Yes, it's a little confusing! It should be the lower row of seats on the booking page - in first class, that should be the side with the two seats. Hope this helps!

[@rosanebastos7170]

@@AplinsintheAlps helped me a lot. Thank you so much.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You're welcome!

[@michelleling468]

Hi there ! If you guys could please help me, thank you in advance! Due to motion sickness I need a seat (first class) with same direction when the train is travelling (instead of sitting at the opposite traveling direction). Will you be able to advise the seat number?

[@rosanebastos7170]

@michelleling468 hi. I bought 321 and 323, and it worked very well. :)

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

Hey guys hope you are doing well. If you don't mind can you show the video camera you use for the beautiful scenic videos? I ve noticed behine Brett. Please if you can it will be very helpful

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi! We actually film on an iPhone 12 with an external mic! Nothing fancy but it’s a great quality 😊

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

@AplinsintheAlps would love to see it. I always used samsung. I dnt know why never liked iphone.

[@lyzelabad7532]

Hi! Very helpful video,thanks alot! But im still confused where to get the lucerne interlaken express tickets?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You can buy on the SBB website, SBB app, or in a train station in Switzerland 😊

[@saisasank]

I have a question. I already have a Swiss Travel Pass for 2nd class. And I would like to travel on Luzern-Interlaken express in first class. Is there a way I can buy upgrade ticket online?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Hi there! This is very easy to do on the SBB Mobile App. In the Ticket Options section, under "Additional Offers," simply choose the Point-to-Point Class Upgrade. Hope that helps!

[@JessaOcampo]

The train from Zurich to Lucerne and Lucerne to Interlaken Ost is included with Swiss Travel Pass? We'll be arriving in ZRH this Saturday and planning to buy Swiss Travel Pass

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Yep, those trains are included on the Swiss Travel Pass! (Just keep in mind that this pass won't cover most mountain excursions, but will give you a discount when you go up in elevation!)

[@JessaOcampo]

@@AplinsintheAlps Thanks for the info! Would love to know if the Harder Kulm is included in Swiss Travel Pass?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

You get a 50% discount there!

[@jasonpoon3652]

Hello! If I am making a seat reservation on the Luzern/Interlaken express, how do I tell which is the right side of the train on the seat map?

[@MusicandTravel-2024]

Great video will definitely be purchasing your guide for our trip. I didn’t see an option to purchase a consultation is that possible. We are traveling May 2025. One question I had was can we purchase a ticket from Zurich to Paris on the SBB app ?

[@JanPBtest]

It does show the connections and the price but if you try to purchase the ticket, it asks to go the ticket counter. So it may or may not work. You can install the app on your phone now and play with it.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Unfortunately we no longer have the capacity to offer Consultations. But we have loads of videos, free resources, and travel guides to help! International tickets can be purchased on the SBB website or from a ticket counter, but unfortunately not on the app.

[@shamsulahmad906]

Nice

[@lenlen4388]

Hello, I want to travel from Zermatt to Luzern "via Luzern Interlaken express", I am not sure that when I use SBB app to it shows me that I will take the Interlaken express. can you help me?

[@AplinsintheAlps]

The Luzern-Interlaken Express only runs between Lucerne and Interlaken - not Zermatt!

[@benknapp599]

The app shows you have to take a bus from Meiringen unless I'm just reading it wrong which is possible.

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Yes, the train route between Meiringen and Interlaken is using replacement buses until the end of November while the railways are being repaired. But it’s the same timetables and route and tickets! (We filmed this before the flooding!)

[@JanPBtest]

Yes, until the end of November (likely) the portion of the train track between Meiringen and Interlaken is being repaired following a storm damage. The temporary bus connection is actually excellent and fast although it follows the southern lake shore route (unlike the train) which is faster but a bit less breathtaking visually due to a few tunnels along the way. But by then you'll already be out of breath visually anyway, having just taken the Luzern-Meiringen train 🙂so no problem!

[@himlovemiradwal3160]

We want to travel to Interlaken via Lucern on 9th october by car. Can you suggest a route with which we can enjoy good views and lale views ?

[@JanPBtest]

One _important_ thing is when you drive from Luzern to Interlaken and approach Brienz, you'll approach a fork in the road pointing to "Interlaken" and "Brienz". Follow the one that says "Brienz"! The other one will work too, of course (in the sense that you'll also end up in Interlaken) but it will do so by a _faster, less interesting route involving a few tunnels_ along the southern lake shore. The road marked "Brienz" OTOH goes along the northern shore (same as the great Luzern-Interlaken train), it's narrower, a bit longer, going through little villages but offers great views with no tunnels. In fact, until the end of November this drive is the _only_ way to see this perspective because the Luzern-Interlaken train is temporarily not running along the lake segment due to a storm damage a while ago. Having said all that, under normal circumstances train ride is far superior to driving. Anyway, here is that fork: www.google.com/maps/@46.7447037,8.0602808,3a,75y,262.71h,90t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sie-23FzlLbQbvXk4yo28VA!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D0%26panoid%3Die-23FzlLbQbvXk4yo28VA%26yaw%3D262.70627235812583!7i16384!8i8192?coh=205410&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAwMi4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Follow the route that is beside the Luzern-Interlaken Express railway for the same scenic views!

[@JanPBtest]

Also, if you look at the map, you'll see that along the way there will be several moments to select a highway vs. a local route. The train follows the local zigzags which gives you the views but it's more work for the driver. That's one reason why driving in Europe in general is a questionable idea unless you are in a larger group. So the bottom line is study the map beforehand.

[@JanPBtest]

My reply has disappeared (because I included a link, KZbin is stupid that way) so here is a version without the map link: One _important_ thing is when you drive from Luzern to Interlaken and approach Brienz, you'll approach a fork in the road pointing to "Interlaken" and "Brienz". Follow the one that says "Brienz"! The other one (green) will work too, of course (in the sense that you'll also end up in Interlaken) but it will do so by a _faster, less interesting route involving a few tunnels and a highway_ along the southern lake shore. The road marked "Brienz" OTOH goes along the northern shore (same as the great Luzern-Interlaken train), it's narrower, a bit longer, going through little villages but offers great views with no tunnels.

[@timmccabe4654]

Hey…. Don’t leave us hanging. What’s the first most beautiful street in the world? 😊

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Haha, great question! 🙃 I can’t remember off the top of my head, but the list is linked in our Things To Do in Brienz blog article!

[@ganesangiridharan5187]

Isnt Iit an hour and half from Interlaken is Brienze,

[@AplinsintheAlps]

Nope, just about 35 mins by train! Even faster by car 😊