Price per person
from
397
CHF
Highlights
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Lucerne and the famous Chapelle Bridge, on the shores of Lake Lucerne.
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Lake Geneva, the Lavaux vineyards listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Montreux and the medieval Chillon Castle.
Impressions
Frequently asked questions
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The GoldenPass Line connects Lucerne with Montreux, travelling through the Bernese Oberland and the Simmental valley via Zweisimmen to Lake Geneva. The lake scenery between Lucerne and Interlaken and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux just before Montreux are particularly striking.
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The GoldenPass Express is a panoramic train on the GoldenPass Line offering a direct connection between Interlaken and Montreux. Thanks to its large windows, it offers sweeping views of the Bernese Oberland and the Simmental valley during the journey, and later of the countryside around Lake Geneva. The journey involves no changes and focuses on the scenic experience along the route.
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The best side to sit on the GoldenPass Express depends on the direction of travel. When travelling from Interlaken to Montreux, the best seats on the GoldenPass Express are on the right-hand side, as this offers unobstructed views of lakes, valleys and, later on, Lake Geneva along several sections of the route. In the opposite direction, from Montreux to Interlaken, the left-hand side offers these views. As the landscape along the route changes regularly, there is no single side that is consistently better for the entire journey.
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The GoldenPass Line connects Lucerne and Montreux and covers a total distance of around 189 kilometres, depending on the route chosen. The journey time for the entire route is usually around five to six and a half hours, depending on the connection, changes and the type of train used.
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The GoldenPass Express runs all year round between Interlaken and Montreux. There are usually several daily services in the morning, at midday and in the afternoon in both directions. In spring, summer and autumn, trains run more frequently; in winter, the GoldenPass Express also operates, though with fewer daily services in some cases.
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Yes. Dogs are allowed on the trains. For dogs not travelling in a carrier, you will need a ticket at half the 2nd-class fare, a dog’s day ticket or a dog pass. The dog must sit beneath your seat and must not block the aisles. Small dogs up to 30 cm at the withers travel free of charge in a pet carrier. As soon as the dog leaves the carrier, it requires its own ticket.
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Yes. Bicycles may only be taken on board on trains specifically designated for this purpose. Please check the timetable for details. You must be able to load and unload your bicycle into and from the designated rack yourself. One bicycle is permitted per person. Bicycles may only be carried if there is sufficient space available. Escape routes, entrances and exits, and access to the driver’s cab must remain clear.
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Yes. Seats for wheelchair users and passengers using walking frames are located in 2nd class in the low-floor carriage. The Golden Pass Express has low-floor entrances, wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets. The stations are also accessible. Seats cannot be reserved in advance. It is recommended that you contact the SBB Contact Centre for Passengers with Disabilities in Brig.
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Yes. Dogs are allowed to travel on the GoldenPass Belle Époque. As a rule, they require a second-class ticket at half price. Small dogs up to 30 cm at the withers travel free of charge in a pet carrier and must be placed under the seat.
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Yes. The general regulations of the Montreux-Oberland-Bernois Railway (MOB) apply to bicycles. You will need a valid bicycle ticket; for longer journeys, a bicycle day ticket is recommended. As space in the historic carriages is limited, you should check availability with the railway company before travelling.
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No. The historic GoldenPass Belle Époque is not accessible and cannot be used by wheelchair users or passengers using walking frames.
