The gauge changing "Goldenpass Express" will finally be introduced on 11th of december 2022 (next timetable change) between Montreux and Interlaken Ost. You still have to change at Interlaken Ost, because the Interlaken Ost - Luzern line has cogwheel sections and the gauge changing boogies aren't equiped with cogwheel technology.
What a great video. I enjoyed every bit of it. I loved that you went into so much detail at the Lucerne station as I’ll be there for Easter Monday and wasn’t sure what all businesses is there and that’s one of the only places opened during Easter! Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for the great review! I loved seeing what Luzern station has to offer and the fabulour panorama cars and the views. I have done the sections from Montreux to Interlaken so this part of the trip is on my bucket list! Thanks also for the really interesting information on the new Stadler gauge changing technology. The new trains look awesome!
Yes, actually the entire route is really pretty. Making a break along the way is absolutely worth doing by the way. There is so much to see during this trip that the last part wasn't that much appreciated as we should. There will be a video for the second part, however I try to mix video's for different destinations a bit, so it might take a while before it's there.
What a wonderful video & commentary of a beautiful journey. Loads of information, knowledge & stunning scenery. Thank You for taking us on your journey mate 👍
Thank you, well she likes it but with some limits. Since we're together I do have some crazy weekends, weeks where I record a lot of video's. During this Switzerland and Italy trip it was a but too much for her.
This was such an incredible video - thanks for sharing your experience! Planning to take the same trip, but the other way around (from Montreux to Interlaken then to Luzern).
Die Zentralbahn fährt zwischen Luzern und Sarnen oft mit 120 km/h. Nach meiner Kenntnis ist dies die schnellste Meterspurbahn in Europa. Die Sitze in der 2. Klasse erscheinen mir etwas schmal. Dies wird normal sein für Meterspur. Vermutlich ist die Breite der Wagen geringer als bei Normalspur. Danke für das interessante Video bei bestem Spätsommer-Wetter 😃
Hi. thx for a great video. I see a train referred to as " Lucern to Interlaken Express" which takes less than 2 hrs to get to Interlaken BUT I also hear it also refer as "Golden Pass Lucern to Interlaken" as you have . Are they the same ?
Yes, the Luzern- Interlaken Express is a part of the Golden Pass Line. The Golden Pass Line officially runs between Luzern via Interlaken, Spiez & Zweisimmen to Montreaux.
Hi! I have a Swiss Travel Pass. I want to go to Lauterbrunnen from Lucerne. Can I just hop on this GoldenPass Train to Interlaken without continue the train journey to Montreux? And then also use this train back to Lucerne in the evening from Interlaken. Thank you 😊
Hi, I'm travelling in July. I heard a lot of them saying we do not need to make a seat reservation in advanced for Luzern-Interlaken Express, is it true? Thanks
I honestly don't know. When I was travelling it wasn't needed in the summer of 2021. These trains go every hour so I guess when you have time and when it's bussy, you can just hop on the next one. It's possible to reserve though, so if you rather play safe, you can do this.
I was travelling with the use of a rail pass (Interrail / Eurail). You can also use a Swiss travel pass, however if you just take this train you can buy your ticket at www.sbb.ch or at the counter.
No. This train runs every hour (it's partially used by locals as the work commute and I'm sure they don't make seat reservations 🙂). Especially 1st class is almost always on the empty side in my experience.
@@charenmrodriguezcastro9280 I use 1st class upon arrival in Zurich when riding away from the airport. The airport-to-central-Zurich segment can get crowded in 2nd class and it's just not very nice when you nurse a jetlag and luggage. Other than that there is very rarely any need for 1st class. On this train both the 1st and 2nd class cars have panoramic windows (tall and partially extending over the roof edge).
The month is mentioned in the introduction (in text), September 2021. The travel time of this train is 1 hour and 49 minutes. Now "he" gave you an answer.
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The gauge changing "Goldenpass Express" will finally be introduced on 11th of december 2022 (next timetable change) between Montreux and Interlaken Ost. You still have to change at Interlaken Ost, because the Interlaken Ost - Luzern line has cogwheel sections and the gauge changing boogies aren't equiped with cogwheel technology.
Aaahhh good to know, tomorrow I'll publish part 2, I can't add this information in the video yet but I guess I'll add it to the description.
I know this was a video 2yrs ago but thank you for popping up on my feed! Will be visiting Switzerland in Sept and I plan to take this route.
This video is still pretty recent, not much has changed (apart from the fact we don't ware face masks now haha)
I am going in July !! 😊
What a great video. I enjoyed every bit of it. I loved that you went into so much detail at the Lucerne station as I’ll be there for Easter Monday and wasn’t sure what all businesses is there and that’s one of the only places opened during Easter! Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for the great review! I loved seeing what Luzern station has to offer and the fabulour panorama cars and the views. I have done the sections from Montreux to Interlaken so this part of the trip is on my bucket list! Thanks also for the really interesting information on the new Stadler gauge changing technology. The new trains look awesome!
Loved the views from the Luzern to Interlakin route and the onwards to Spiez when i took it back in 2018
Yes, actually the entire route is really pretty. Making a break along the way is absolutely worth doing by the way. There is so much to see during this trip that the last part wasn't that much appreciated as we should. There will be a video for the second part, however I try to mix video's for different destinations a bit, so it might take a while before it's there.
Just fyi, CAF, another Spanish comany, can also make gauge-changing trains with their own BRAVA bogies system (see series 120 and 121). Great video!
What a wonderful video & commentary of a beautiful journey. Loads of information, knowledge & stunning scenery. Thank You for taking us on your journey mate 👍
Beautiful video. And lucky you, you have the company of your lovely lady, who seems also to be a train enthusiast! Many happy trips to both of you!👍
Thank you, well she likes it but with some limits. Since we're together I do have some crazy weekends, weeks where I record a lot of video's. During this Switzerland and Italy trip it was a but too much for her.
Great video! Thanks for sharing your incredible journey 😊
Great video and really amazing views from the train👍
Thank you, absolutely worth taking if you're in Switzerland.
This was such an incredible video - thanks for sharing your experience! Planning to take the same trip, but the other way around (from Montreux to Interlaken then to Luzern).
Thank you, part 2 is being planned to pe published on May the 16th. But that's a planning, things might always change.
Great trip report
Thank you :)
Die Zentralbahn fährt zwischen Luzern und Sarnen oft mit 120 km/h. Nach meiner Kenntnis ist dies die schnellste Meterspurbahn in Europa. Die Sitze in der 2. Klasse erscheinen mir etwas schmal. Dies wird normal sein für Meterspur. Vermutlich ist die Breite der Wagen geringer als bei Normalspur. Danke für das interessante Video bei bestem Spätsommer-Wetter 😃
Please share the official website to book the tickets for Luzern-Interlaken Express
Amazing video very informative! Thank you!
Do trains have bathrooms?
Thank you 😊.
Yes these trains have bathrooms. Silly me, I didn't put it on camera.
Every train i Switzerland is equipped with bathrooms
Hi! Great and informative video. Btw do I need to change trains from Luzern to Montreux?
🇨🇭🚂 Best railways in the world!!
Thank you for great video. Do you have to book a seat for dinning area ?
You're welcome, for the dining area, you can just go there.
Great video, I noticed the weather is really nice -- was this recorded last summer or I am looking at 2022 spring weather? thanks
Thank you :).
It has been recorded in September 2021
Hi. thx for a great video. I see a train referred to as " Lucern to Interlaken Express" which takes less than 2 hrs to get to Interlaken BUT I also hear it also refer as "Golden Pass Lucern to Interlaken" as you have . Are they the same ?
Yes, the Luzern- Interlaken Express is a part of the Golden Pass Line. The Golden Pass Line officially runs between Luzern via Interlaken, Spiez & Zweisimmen to Montreaux.
That random 👍🤣
Yup, that random.
Hi! I have a Swiss Travel Pass. I want to go to Lauterbrunnen from Lucerne. Can I just hop on this GoldenPass Train to Interlaken without continue the train journey to Montreux? And then also use this train back to Lucerne in the evening from Interlaken. Thank you 😊
Yes, you can use your swiss travel pass for that 🙂
Is this included in the swiss travel pass?
Yep
Hi, I'm travelling in July. I heard a lot of them saying we do not need to make a seat reservation in advanced for Luzern-Interlaken Express, is it true? Thanks
I honestly don't know. When I was travelling it wasn't needed in the summer of 2021. These trains go every hour so I guess when you have time and when it's bussy, you can just hop on the next one. It's possible to reserve though, so if you rather play safe, you can do this.
Yes, it's true. This train runs all day every hour.
Which side gets you the better views? Highly interested in taking this same journey
I honestly don't know. However it's free seating anyway and you can just walk to the doors if you want to take pictures.
Can you please give me the link where to buy the tickets for this train? planning to do this next week but cannot find where to get the tickets :(
You can use interrail, a swiss pass or buy tickets via sbb.ch
I would like to know if this train do the reverse trajetory...?
Yes. The trains run every hour.
where did u purchase the tickets?
I was travelling with the use of a rail pass (Interrail / Eurail). You can also use a Swiss travel pass, however if you just take this train you can buy your ticket at www.sbb.ch or at the counter.
May i know do we need to make seat reservation for swiss pass holder from lucerne to interlaken via golden pass line?
For this section it's not obligated, however if you want you can make a reservation though.
No. This train runs every hour (it's partially used by locals as the work commute and I'm sure they don't make seat reservations 🙂). Especially 1st class is almost always on the empty side in my experience.
Hi - which class did you buy first or second class?
I was travelling in 2nd class.
@@Trainviking Thanks, looks that is worth and first class is not needed? Any comment?
@@charenmrodriguezcastro9280 I use 1st class upon arrival in Zurich when riding away from the airport. The airport-to-central-Zurich segment can get crowded in 2nd class and it's just not very nice when you nurse a jetlag and luggage. Other than that there is very rarely any need for 1st class. On this train both the 1st and 2nd class cars have panoramic windows (tall and partially extending over the roof edge).
@@JanPBtest thanks
How much is all the trip?
I travelled with the use of Interrail / Eurail. You can also use a Swiss travel pass. However for seperate tickets, check www.sbb.ch
He doesn’t say how long the journey takes nor what month he took it. Or does he?
The month is mentioned in the introduction (in text), September 2021. The travel time of this train is 1 hour and 49 minutes. Now "he" gave you an answer.
Can I take this train with the EURail pass?
Yes, you can
Can’t understand a word he says, need subtitles
I think it's you not "him".
Ok I'm Australian and not used to the accent. But figured out how to put subtitles on