I need help in choosing correct rail pass for Swiss trip. My wife will be in Switzerland in September for 14 days which is to include 3 days at Lake Como. Arrive in Zurich to Lucerne to Lugano to Murren to ??? back to Zurich for departure. 2 days in Luzerne, 3 days Lake Como, 5 days in Murren and then open travel. Which pass is best for this trip? I also would appreciate suggests for the remaining time on this trip. Thanks
Vic
Posted by
Rochelle, IL
263 posts
Vic, I am a big fan of the half price travel card you can buy at a train station. The card gives you half price fares on most trains (private lines are different but there is a discount) as well as lake boats and funiculars. the pass was something around 116 franc last summer...but may have changed. I like it because it is good for one month. There are a variety of other passes, but I think the half fare card is a good buy.
Have a good trip.
Posted by
BROADSTAIRS, Kent, United Kingdom
120 posts
I can The previous poster the one month half fare card is 120CHF this year and can be bought on arrival in Switzerland
As for where to spend the remaining time sorry I have no ideaa. It's a case of doing what she likes doing.
Posted by
Dallas, Texas, USA
501 posts
We prefer the half-fare card when we go, but have never had the pleasure to be there for 14 days. Montreux area is interesting, then either on to Geneva or Martigny. Rick Steves covers most of other interesting sites in Switzerland.
Posted by
OP
Florence
8 posts
Thanks Terry, Pauline and Jim. I will purchase either the half fare card or the Swiss Card. Others have also suggested Montreau as well and I will add to list. Thanks
Vic