How much does it cost?

From CHF 397 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $487 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Which trains does this trip use?

The Lucerne-Interlaken Express from Lucerne to Interlaken, then regional trains to Zweisimmen, and the GoldenPass Belle Époque from Zweisimmen to Montreux. All in second class.

Is this an escorted tour?

No. You travel independently; the trip includes train and hotel only. Day three includes an optional visit to Chillon Castle but no guided accompaniment.

What is special about the GoldenPass Belle Époque train?

It features Belle Époque and wine cellar carriages recreating 1930s luxury railway travel, modelled on the legendary Golden Mountain Pullman Express that operated in the 1930s.

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GoldenPass Belle Époque

Swiss rail journey Lucerne to Montreux on two scenic trains

Railtour Suisse operates the GoldenPass Belle Époque, a three-day rail journey that carries you from Lucerne across the Bernese Oberland to Montreux. Over three days and two nights, you travel on two trains: the Lucerne-Interlaken Express and the GoldenPass Belle Époque, a heritage train with Belle Époque and wine cellar carriages that evoke 1930s luxury rail travel. The package includes two nights in three-star hotels, breakfast each morning, and seat reservations on both trains. Day one settles you in Lucerne, a city surrounded by water and mountains on one of Switzerland's most beautiful lakes. Day two is the heart of the journey: a six-hour panoramic passage through alpine peaks of the Bernese Oberland to Lake Geneva. Day three in Montreux allows time to visit Chillon Castle, a 12th-century fortress on the lake shore, before your return journey. This trip suits couples and rail enthusiasts who value heritage railway experiences without a structured daily guide.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at CHF 397 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

2 readings are held out of the price above and this history: a other product. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Both trains are second class; there is no first-class option listed for this package
Train fares are included on a Half Fare Travelcard basis, meaning you must already hold or purchase a Half Fare card separately
The return journey on day three is individual; the tour is not escorted throughout

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne by train. Lucerne offers an impressive combination of water, mountains and city on Lake Lucerne. The city's landmarks are the 14th-century Chapel Bridge and the water tower. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 2railovernight: Montreux
GoldenPass Line (6h)
Breakfast at the hotel. A panoramic journey from Central Switzerland through the Bernese Oberland to the Lake Geneva region, via the Lucerne–Interlaken Express, then regional trains to Zweisimmen, where the GoldenPass Belle Époque continues to Montreux. Overnight in Montreux.
Day 3
Montreux and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Opportunity to visit Chillon Castle, an architectural gem about 4 km from Montreux, standing on its rocky island since the 12th century. Individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Arrival in Lucerne, a city on one of the world's most beautiful lakes, surrounded by mountains
Day 2Six-hour panoramic journey through the Bernese Oberland peaks on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express, then the GoldenPass Belle Époque to Montreux
Day 3Optional visit to Chillon Castle, a 12th-century fortification on a rocky island in Lake Geneva, four kilometers from Montreux

Included

Train journey in 2nd class from/to domicile, Half Fare Travelcard basis
Seat reservation in the Lucerne-Interlaken Express and GoldenPass Belle Époque
1 night in Lucerne, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Montreux, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 397 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $487 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Which trains does this trip use?: The Lucerne-Interlaken Express from Lucerne to Interlaken, then regional trains to Zweisimmen, and the GoldenPass Belle Époque from Zweisimmen to Montreux. All in second class.
Is this an escorted tour?: No. You travel independently; the trip includes train and hotel only. Day three includes an optional visit to Chillon Castle but no guided accompaniment.
What is special about the GoldenPass Belle Époque train?: It features Belle Époque and wine cellar carriages recreating 1930s luxury railway travel, modelled on the legendary Golden Mountain Pullman Express that operated in the 1930s.

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