TOP 5 DAY TRIPS FROM ZURICH: Discover the best day trips from Zurich, Switzerland (by train!)

Hey guys! You asked & we answered. Here are our top 5 recommendations for day trip from Zurich, Switzerland. All of these recommendations are within an hour of Zurich and are easily accessible by public transportation. We’ll cover Lucerne, Basel, Bern, Schaffhausen + Rheinfalls, Rapperswil, and even a bonus: Appenzell! Let’s go explore!
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Bienvenue & Willkommen! We are Lex & Louis - and together we are The Traveling Swiss. We're an international couple (USA + Switzerland) who have recently moved from NYC to Switzerland. Come travel with us - we'll give you tips and guides, and hopefully have a few laughs along the way. Our goal is to show you that borders are meant to be crossed!
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[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Thanks for everyone who voted on IG for this video! Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to see! ♥

[@hazelortega7236]

thanks for this video guys,,this is what ive been looking for ! omg thank you!!!

[@jonathanm2690]

Not sure if you'll see this, taking my mom to Switzerland for a few days, discovered your channel and wanted to say you guys are the best, a wealth of valuable information, you guys are appreciated :)

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Thank you! That's very kind - glad it's been helpful

[@myopi]

As a dane, who is visiting Switzerland for the first here in october, i've been watching your videos. Thanks for inspiration and keep up the good work.

[@chavem]

I live in Horgen and I love Rapperswil aswell, especially taking the sunset ship and eating dinner there! For people who want to visit a fun museum, I definitely recommend Winterthur too: It's very close to the city and the Technorama is not only a paradise for nerds, but people looking for cool aesthetics, adventurers and families ✌🏻

[@eagledon]

I have studied in Zurich and basicly travel around Swiss, absolutely my second home ..Great videos guys

[@JMeVee94]

This video is really a great help for first time traveler(s) to switzerland😊 Thanks

[@mferraro8737]

Thank you very much for the hour away day trips from Zurich. I think I will include in my itinerary the Rhine Falls ....

[@annakozoriz]

Womderful! So much info! Thank you guys!

[@yafengsong]

I have another recommendation, that is, Konstanz. You can enjoy the beauty of Bodensee. I strongly recommend taking a boat to Meersburg from Konstanz. It is a nice small town to have a cup of coffee.

[@TheCountryCollectors]

It’s so cool that to be connected to all those wonderful places so close by. Traveling by train is such a great way to experience and explore a place. Love those lights in that village and the waterfalls looked amazing! Thanks for sharing. I cannot wait to visit!

[@leijen208]

great videos to help plan 2 very long layovers. for the train trips to these various areas are they included in the 24hr transport card?

[@EmmVentures]

I love train rides! You guys have such lovely personality! Great video!

[@dionisia5755]

Love the videos .very informative

[@millionairemindset189]

So informational video..Thanks Cute couple…❤❤

[@photo007]

Thank you so much for these great day trip ideas! Me and my family are heading there this summer and these ideas are so helpful.

[@BanshanMarwein]

So pretty cool Zurich and very beautiful as well. You guys just give a very helpful and informative content

[@minifoodies9448]

This wonderful your video pop up on my screen and I so entertained 👍 Happy to see u friend and want to see ur videos more & more💕😊

[@callmelil]

Wow, that rose garden is so beautiful! 😍😍😍 Great video guys! 👌

[@rlpai5833]

Been to 5 out of 6 of these places and they are all very pretty. The closest train station to the Rhine Fallls is Schloss am Laufen. Bern is beautiful city and very underrated as a must see tourist location. Would also add St. Gallen which is just an hour from Zurich

[@janjanssen6083]

Thanks for sharing! I am often visiting Zurich (less now with the current situation) on business from Stockholm. I will keep these in mind to extend my working trips. Thx! (I voted on instagram)

[@syediftekharhyder5536]

Very informative. I m planning to visit in August for a week from Dhaka, Bangladesh and remember the day trips recommendations.

[@PostcardAndAPint]

Great day trips and advice. I love how efficient the Swiss trains are! Thanks for sharing x

[@TravelInPink]

Wonderful tips once again! Love it!

[@matkoch4028]

very informative video, and I say that as a Swiss myself! I would have added some more to this list, but for first-timers in Switzerland this is a great guide to help you navigate around

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Great work! Your tips for traveling to Switzerland are always so great. If we visit, we shall seek you two out!!

[@AdventuresOfATravelingDon]

Appreciate the info. So much to think about when visiting Switzerland. I think Appenzel is the place I want to do the most.

[@2fat2furious1]

hey guys, thank you so much for this!!!Zurich is def on our bucket list of places to see!!

[@2fat2furious1]

Wow!! the waterfalls are amazing!!!!!!

[@rosanegriaspajorodriguez9006]

How could I board on the 5:38 AM train from Zurich Giesshūbel to Ringlikon? I know no trains of the Uetliberg railroad that stop in Zurich Giesshūbel in all other hours.

[@shabanaunnikamu3849]

Thank you !! Do you recommend buying train tickets to Lucerne etc ahead of time or can we buy the day of ?

[@TripsCultureTC]

I have always thought of living this train experience in Switzerland one day but not yet had the opportunity, I hope to do so in the near future, thanks for this valuable video

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Excellent informative video! Great job! ~Cara 😊

[@BornWildStillWild]

ooo train trip! Just finished my Amtrak US itinerary, getting enticed to put together one in Europe! 3:50 was interesting, and loved the night lights at 7:40! Thanks for putting this together!

[@diyana186]

Hi, would it be good to visit Appenzell on Sundays

[@LadyStrzygaPenitentialCell]

Wow, great. Big 👍 my friends. Greetings from Poland

[@nicolecosta3067]

Great video!

[@JesseQuetz]

Thanks for tips

[@jaranran4582]

we have an upcoming trip to Switzerland for the 1st time flying in to Zurich come November,with these day trip recommendations, what kind of train ticket would u recommend? day pass or super saver ? thank u

[@Ben-he4jx]

^

[@sevilush]

Where do u recommend to do shopping in Zurich? Where locals shop?

[@khristinecoronia7230]

Hi guys, it was a good share and recommendations, but would it be possible to write down those places you are talking about in the video please

[@philipohmes9395]

Vielen Dank für alle diese Empfehlungen. Nun jetzt die Geschichte des Braun Bärs von der Schweiz, bitte. Nähmlich wie hat Bern der Braun Bär auf ihrem Stadtsschild und sind da auch Kinder Märschen?

[@matkoch4028]

P.S. Nice pronunciation of the Vierwaldstättersee :-)

[@muhammadkashif4428]

Hello Guys, i am watching & loving ur videos from the day i have started planning my 1st trip to Switzerland with my family & Kids. Can you plz suggest an itinerary that i can follow during 5 days trip using Swiss pass something thats interesting for kids & also not very hectic. A little about our background We are a family of 5 me & my wife along with 3 kids of age 9, 7 & 4, we are coming from Dubai so snow is something that excited kids the most. Anyone else who travelled with kids can also share his experience

[@monalisaghosh6632]

Is there video about Lucerne? And how to go to Rhinefalls from Shcaffersen?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Yes we have Schaffhausen/rheinfalls and Lucerne videos on our channel

[@Aih777]

I am so curious to know if you both have regular jobs outside of KZbin ? With astronomical living cost in Swiss, how do you afford to stay in posh hotels and eat fancy meals at restaurants?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

We both work full time lol

[@chrisolinquevitch4473]

Hello! I'm from Brazil, heading to Switzerland for 5 days in October! Are there any tips for someone who is on a budget?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Hi Chris! I actually made an entire video about tips for budget travel in Switzerland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ7bhJehoah5sJI hopefully this is helpful!

[@عنوانالسفر]

Nice job

[@scuffle1345]

Wow ❤️

[@lilianlipper]

Hi guys can I get the swiss train pass at the Zurich airport?

[@mountainlover830]

Yes, just go to the SBB counter on the level just above the platforms. They’re very helpful and you can purchase tickets & passes via the kiosks or via the helpful SBB staff.

[@ziauddinkamran6423]

How come you didn’t include Interlaken?

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

I wouldn’t consider Interlaken a day trip from Zurich, you would be on trains for at least 5 hours that day and not have time to see much while there

[@ziauddinkamran6423]

@@TheTravelingSwiss Thanks for your prompt reply. I thought Interlaken is 1:30 hr train ride away. Now we need to re-think for our itinerary.

[@hamidnasir8353]

A similar video from Geneva please

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

we're working on it as we speak!

[@JessicaKwon]

too beautiful

I love train rides! You guys have such lovely personality! Great video!