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Travel by
Train!
Fascinating panoramic train journeys:
Luzern–Interlaken Express
Luzern–Engelberg Express
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Welcome
aboard!
Serving you since 1888, we elegantly carry tourists
365 days a year from downtown Lucerne directly to the
most important travel destinations in the Swiss Alps.
Your guests are guaranteed to enjoy an unforgettable
train journey right through the heart of Switzerland.
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From
Lucerne …
Here’s where it all starts: in the heart of famous historic
Lucerne. Boarding our trains, your guests are carried
directly to the top destinations of Interlaken/Jungfrau
and Engelberg/Titlis. An easy, comfortable journey is
guaranteed.
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… to the
Jungfrau Region
Incomparably located between Lake Thun and
Lake Brienz at the foot of the mighty triple peaks of
Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Interlaken has for many
decades attracted visitors from around the world,
serving as both their destination and point of depar-
ture for a dream holiday, which is crowned, of course,
by a visit to Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe.
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… or to
Engelberg-Titlis!
The enchanting alpine panorama, combined with the
wide range of possibilities, makes Engelberg a highly
attractive travel destination. Its undisputed highlight
for each visitor: Mount TITLIS and its «Cliff Walk» –
Europe’s highest suspension bridge.
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Well connected
Bruxelles
Amsterdam Praha
München
London
Basel
Wien
Vaduz
Zürich
Paris
Genève
At the center of Europe,
in the heart of Switzerland Barcelona
Milano
Roma
Being within easy reach of all major airports,
only a short journey away from neighboring
countries such as Italy, France or Germany,
as well as offering fast and easy train and bus
connections to all tourist hotspots – this is
what makes our area so special.
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Interlaken
GoldenPass Line
Interlaken–Montreux
10Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Stans
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Sarnen
Giswil
2
Lungern
Brünig Pass
1008 Meter / 3307 feet Titlis
Meiringen Engelberg
1 Luzern–Interlaken Express: 1h 50 min. travel time
For more info, see pages 12–17
2 Luzern–Engelberg Express: 43 min. travel time
For more info, see pages 18–23 11Luzern–
Interlaken
Express
12Five crystal clear lakes, Switzerland’s snow-capped
mountains and magnificent waterfalls: On this almost
two-hour superlative ride (a section of the GoldenPass
Line), your guests will cross Brünig Pass while relaxing
in the comfort of our modern trains and enjoying the
fantastic Alpine panorama.
13Luzern–
Interlaken
Express
Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Sarnen
Giswil
Lungern
Brünig Pass
An unforgettable train ride
z Five lakes, one mountain pass and the view of
n Brienz
B rie Meiringen Switzerland’s white peaks: All this – and the
ke
La delicacies from the menu of our rolling Bistro
à-la-carte restaurant, too – your guests will
enjoy from the comfort of our state-of-the-art
Interlaken coaches before arriving totally relaxed at their
destination.
14You will like Your guests will enjoy
• The train ride, a tour highlight • Top product (panoramic journey)
(Swiss mountains, lake round trip) • All in one: 5 lakes, 1 mountain pass, view of the
• Section of the GoldenPass Line snow-capped peaks and fascinating scenery
(Montreux–Gstaad–Interlaken–Lucerne) • Section of the GoldenPass Line
• Part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland (Montreux–Gstaad–Interlaken–Lucerne)
• Hourly direct service between Lucerne • Part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland
and Interlaken • Panoramic journey with cogwheel technique
• From city center to city center • Swiss quality since 1888
• No traffic backup, no stress • Direct service from downtown Lucerne
• Seat reservation to Interlaken
• Easy planning, guaranteed service, • Comfortable and relaxed journey
typically Swiss • Free digital tour guide
• Attractive group rates • Free mobile app
• Coach drivers can relax • Free charging stations aboard the train
• Direct connection to Jungfraujoch – • Train crew provides personal and friendly
Top of Europe service during the ride.
15Luzern–Interlaken Express
Extra features
Bistro – great if you’re hungry
At our à-la-carte restaurant on wheels we serve our pas-
sengers what their heart desires – a delicious breakfast in
the morning, for example, or a variety of regularly changing GoldenPass Line
themed specials throughout the day.
(Swiss panoramic line)
This extraordinary line featuring three different
trains has it all: a panoramic view of Switzer-
Bistro from Lucerne
land’s most beautiful landscapes, a spectacu-
07:06 a.m.– 05:06 p.m. May to October
lar journey across three mountain passes and
08:06 a.m.– 03:06 p.m. November to April
along famous 12,000-foot peaks, and eight
Bistro from Interlaken lakes as well as various waterfalls and rivers.
09:04 a.m.– 07:04 p.m. May to October The Luzern–Interlaken Express is a section of
10:04 a.m.– 06:04 p.m. November to April the famous GoldenPass Line connecting
Lucerne and Montreux, which in turn also
forms part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzer-
land. From Interlaken, the line continues to
Zweisimmen (operated by BLS), and finally to
Montreux (operated by MOB).
16LiveGuide App
Using our digital tour guide, you can derive even more thrills
(and information) from your journey between Lucerne and
Interlaken. Your guests will learn a great deal about the
most interesting sights this area has to offer and, using the
built-in map, can find out at any given moment where they
Grand Train Tour of are on their journey and where its next highlights will be.
Switzerland We suggest that you and your guests download the Live-
This is a great experience for train aficiona- Guide App before departure.
dos of any age that excites travelers not least www.zentralbahn.ch/liveguide
because it is so varied. Everyone interested
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in experiencing our Alpine nation in one go is
in for an unforgettable ride. Where else than
on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland can
you enjoy 1280 kilometers of Switzerland’s
most beautiful panoramic views in a single
comprehensive package? This exciting
journey will take you across towns both
large and small, over mountains and along
glaciers, lakes and rivers as well as through
areas where many different dialects and at
least two languages (German and French)
are spoken.
17Luzern–
Engelberg
Express
The fastest and most beautiful way to travel from
Lucerne to Engelberg/Titlis. Using Zentralbahn, your
guests will reach Engelberg from downtown Lucerne
in a mere 43 minutes – and very comfortably, too.
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Luzern–
Engelberg
Express Lucerne
Lake Lucerne
Stans
Let’s go to Central Switzerland’s
highest vista point!
Using Zentralbahn, your guests will reach Engelberg from
downtown Lucerne in a mere 43 minutes. And in
Engelberg, they can change to the Rotair rotating aerial
cable car that will take them up to 3238 meters above sea
level, and to the perpetual snow. The spectacular views of
the mysterious glaciers and the breathtaking panorama
of the Alps and Switzerland will surely thrill every visitor.
Engelberg
20You will like Your guests will enjoy
• Hourly direct service between Lucerne • More time for shopping and sightseeing
and Engelberg • Comfortable and relaxed journey
• The fast and easy way to get from • Panoramic journey with cogwheel
downtown Lucerne to Engelberg technique
• Direct connections to Titlis • Swiss quality since 1898
• No traffic backup, no stress • Direct service from downtown Lucerne
• Guaranteed seat reservation to Engelberg in 43 minutes
• Easy planning, guaranteed service, • State-of-the-art trains
typically Swiss • Panoramic car (1st class)
• Attractive group rates • Beautiful ride along the Engelberg valley
• Coach drivers can relax • View of the snow-capped mountains
• Direct connection to CabriO Stanserhorn • Train crew provides personal and friendly
aerial cable car service during the ride.
Panoramic car
Zentralbahn’s Luzern–Engelberg Express
features a panoramic car accommodating
46 first class passengers.
21Engelberg-
Titlis
Engelberg-Titlis is Central Switzerland’s largest winter and summer
holiday destination. This bustling Alpine village offers a wide range of
holiday activities ideal for families, novices, keen amateurs and profes-
sionals – turning every stay into an unforgettable experience.
22TITLIS Ice Flyer
To truly experience the snow and ice on top
of Mount TITLIS, try the chairlift Ice Flyer. The
view of the glacier crevasses is spectacular!
At more than 3000 meters, a breathtaking
panorama unfolds.
TITLIS Cliff Walk
Elevation 3020 meters. A 500 meter drop. 150 steps to the beating
of your heart. Expect this kind of thrill when you do the Titlis Cliff Walk
crossing the spectacular hanging bridge.
TITLIS Glacier Cave
TITLIS Rotair In the heart of the TITLIS Glacier, ringed by
The TITLIS Rotair cable car rotates its way up towards the snow-cov- glittering ice walls, a whole new world opens
ered summit of TITLIS. The world’s first revolving cable car transports to you. This impressive cave takes visitors
you from the middle station at Stand up to the summit station at 3020 through a 150 meter long tunnel down to 20
metres above sea-level. meter under the glacier’s surface. Entrance
is free.
23Luzern–Interlaken Express
Drop-on/off
Map of Lucerne
Old town
Shopping district
Great info for your guests: Lucerne station is
Schwanenplatz
located within just a few minutes walking from
Lake Lucerne
the old town, the shopping district or Chapel
Bridge, i.e., at the very heart of town. The bus
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1st floor terminal, too, is right around the corner. And
idg
Br
5 min.
this means that both your tour guide and your
el
walking at
ap
platform 13
Ch
guests have less to worry about and more time
Station
platform 12–15 on their hands to enjoy Lucerne. Our trains
depart from platform 12,13, 14 or 15.
Luzern–Interlaken Express
Luzern–Engelberg Express
Map of Interlaken
A a re
Interlaken Ost (East) station is where every
Lake boats es s
Vaduz
Lu ze rn –In te
rla ke n Ex pr thing and everyone in Interlaken comes
together. It is located close to the town center,
i.e. the shopping and hotel district.
Station Ost You can easily reach the train station by bus.
platform 4
It is here that the trains to Lucerne–Interlaken
A a re or to Grindelwald/Lauterbrunnen and Jung-
Shopping fraujoch as well as to Bern or the Goldenpass
district
Line trains to Zweisimmen and Montreux
depart from.
24Timetable Group Rates
Travel time: 1h 50 min.
(10 persons or more)
Lucerne–Interlaken Ost:
• In this net-net group package price the
every hour from 06:06 a.m. to 09:06 p.m.
reservation fee is already included
Interlaken Ost–Lucerne: • No further 10+1 policy on group ticket &
every hour from 07:04 a.m. to 08:04 p.m. reservation fee
Off-Season (1.1.–15.5. & 2.11.–31.12.)
2nd class CHF 33.20
Book now! 1st class CHF 50.60
Peak-Season (16.5.–1.11.)
RESERVATION Luzern–Interlaken Express 2nd class CHF 37.20
goldenpass@mob.ch 1st class CHF 54.60
25Luzern–Engelberg Express
Drop-on/off
Map of Lucerne
Old town
Shopping district
Great news for your guests: Lucerne station
Schwanenplatz
is located within just a few minutes walking
Lake Lucerne
from the old town, the shopping district or the
Chapel Bridge, i.e., at the very heart of town.
e
1st floor The bus terminal, too, is right around the
idg
Br
5 min.
corner. And this means that both your tour
el
walking at
ap
platform 13
guide and your guests have less to worry about
Ch
Station
platform 12–15 and more time on their hands to enjoy Lucerne.
Our trains depart from platform 12,13, 14 or 15.
Luzern–Interlaken Express
Luzern–Engelberg Express
Map of Engelberg
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Engelberg train station is located right at the
heart of town and within just a few minutes of
Station
Titlis cable car valley station. Whether walking
Luzern–Engelberg Express
or by shuttle bus, your guests will reach the
area’s main attraction in no time. First aboard
Lake Eugene
Engelberg
Free Shuttle bus
to Titlis cable car village
the new TITLIS Xpress aerial cable car to the
middle station, and from there all the way to
the top riding the TITLIS Rotair, the world’s first
rotary aerial cable car.
Titlis
valley station
Free Shuttle bus!
To
Titlis
26Timetable Group Rates
Travel time: 43 minutes.
(10 persons or more)
Lucerne–Engelberg:
• In this net-net group package price the
every hour from 06:10 a.m. to 09:10 p.m.
reservation fee is already included
Engelberg–Lucerne: • No further 10+1 policy on group ticket &
every hour from 06:02 a.m. to 10:02 p.m. reservation fee
All year round
2nd class CHF 20.00
Book now! 1st class CHF 29.00
RESERVATION Luzern–Engelberg Express
sales@zentralbahn.ch
27Swiss Travel System
Swiss Travel Pass:
Your all-in-one pass that
covers Switzerland
The Swiss Travel Pass is the key to trouble-free
travel by public transport throughout Switzer-
land. With a single ticket visitors can travel 3,
4, 8 or 15 days throughout the entire country
by train, bus and boat. The ticket includes the
popular panorama routes, among which the
Luzern-Interlaken Express, as well as trams
and buses in no fewer than 90 towns and
cities. In addition, Swiss Travel Pass holders
are entitled to free admission to more than 500
Swiss Travel System museums nationwide as well as up to 50%
Switzerland possesses not only the densest public trans-
discount on mountain excursions. The Swiss
port network in the world but also one of the most popular
Travel Pass is available as e-ticket too.
ones. Some 29,000 kilometres of rail, road and waterway
cover the country like a finely woven network. Comfortable
and punctual connections promise a hassle-free onward
journey – from any airport or border station or from neigh-
bouring countries. Connections are always assured: Even
as high up as 3,800 metres a.s.l., public transport services Swiss Travel Guide
are coordinated to perfection. The Swiss Travel System The digital travel companion for the
offers travellers from abroad the possibility to discover Swiss Travel System.
Switzerland with one single ticket: the Swiss Travel Pass.
• Highlights by location
• Personalised travel cockpit
• Valuable digital coupons
Info: mystsnet.com/swisstravelguide
Download:
28Grand Train Tour Gross Rates 2020
Validity: 01.01.2020–31.12.2020
of Switzerland 2nd class 1st class
The Grand Train Tour of Swit- Swiss Travel Pass 2nd class 1st class
zerland merges the highlights 3 days 232 369
of Switzerland into one unique 4 days 281 447
dream route. Inspirational travel 8 days 418 663
ideas offer plenty of reasons 15 days 513 810
for embarking on a Swiss train journey. And conveniently Swiss Travel Pass Youth
enough, each package can be purchased at special B2B 3 days 198 315
conditions or experienced individually with the Swiss Travel 4 days 240 381
Pass. The Luzern–Interlaken Express is a definite highlight 8 days 357 566
– especially on the “Top Attractions” tour. 15 days 439 692
Swiss Travel Pass Flex
3 days in 1 month 267 424
4 days in 1 month 323 514
8 days in 1 month 467 742
15 days in 1 month 563 890
Swiss Travel Pass Flex Youth
3 days in 1 month 228 362
4 days in 1 month 276 438
8 days in 1 month 399 633
15 days in 1 month 481 760
Swiss Half Fare Card
1 month 120
Swiss Family Card
1 month free
Prices in CHF
2930
Thanks
for
traveling
with us!
3109/2019
Contact
Let’s keep in touch!
Whether it’s for group packages, chartered rides or special
and individual arrangements: We look forward to hearing
from you!
You can find the digital version of our sales manual, as well
as the individual pictures and the price list, online at:
zentralbahn.ch/en/b2b
zb Zentralbahn AG Head of Sales International
Bahnhofstrasse 23 Stefan Pfister
6362 Stansstad stefan.pfister@zentralbahn.ch
SWITZERLAND
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