Hi, we will be traveling from Zermatt in June and headed to Montreux. We could take 2.5 hour regular trains but would it be worth the 2.5 hour travel time back to Interlaken to catch the Golden pass scenic train ? Thanks. Roger.
Posted by
Chicago
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I wouldn’t. The train ride between Zermatt and Montreux is incredibly scenic.
I was in Montreux and Zermatt this past June. It’s such a great time to go. Keep your eye out for the black nose sheep in Zermatt.
You might find my trip report helpful:
Have a great trip!!
Posted by
OP
Washington DC
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Thanks Carrie
Posted by
Paris
7335 posts
I would not either, the train ride in the Valais is indeed quite scenic as it is - though admittedly not as much as the Golden Pass.
If you really want to go via the Golden Pass, you actually don't need to travel back to Interlaken. Spiez is where you want to transfer to the Golden Pass trains, for a total travel time of 4:50 instead of 2:45 for the shortest route through the Valais.