
Lucerne itinerary suggestions - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Sep 20, 2024 · The train fare from Zurich’s airport to Lucerne is only 70 minutes and fares start at $22. So. you probably should just buy your train tickets as you need them. You have plenty of time to …
Lucerne or Lausanne? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 16, 2018 · I also prefer Lucerne to Lausanne. That's not to say that Lausanne doesn't have it's "charms" but for me there's something special about Lucerne, and some nice day trips possible from …
Home base options - Interlaken, Lucerne, Grindelwald, other?
Jan 31, 2020 · Lucerne is a 2 hr. train ride from Interlaken, due to frequent stops. You can easily get from Interlaken to Zurich airport in 2.5 hrs because it runs more as an express. Lucerne is nice, my …
Lucerne or Interlaken - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Dec 29, 2013 · steve Swiss rail is very convenient. Luzern to Interlaken is about 2 hours or so, each way. I've been to each twice. Luzern is more comfortable, old money and beautiful setting on the …
Weggis, Vitznau or Lucerne proper? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Nov 10, 2015 · We plan to spend 2 or 3 days in the area. The hotels looked nicer in Weggis and Vitznau. Any thoughts / opinions on whether to stay in either Weggis, Vitznau or Lucerne (near Old Town)? …
Buy tickets for Mount Pilatus now or wait? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 2, 2025 · We'll be in Lucerne in May of 2025...should we get tickets for the Golden Roundtrip now or wait to day of or when we arrive in Lucerne...Read some concerns about checking weather in the …
Lucerne or Interlaken? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 14, 2019 · The trip from Lucerne to Kleine Scheidegg (where you connect with the Jungfraubahn) is 3H:13M with two changes. If your primary sightseeing goal is the Jungfraujoch, it would be better to …
Mt. Pilatus or Rigi - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 20, 2021 · Have a tour ending in Lucerne with a free day at the end. Would it be advisable to Mt. Pilatus, Mt. Rigi or Engelberg? Only time to accomodate one of these sites?
Day trips from Lucerne - Rick Steves Travel Forum
May 25, 2024 · Hi Friends, We are taking a Rhine river cruise that disembarks in Basel about 8 am. We intend to spend a little time in Basel and then take a train to Lucerne where we will stay for 3 nights …
Two or three nights in Lucerne? - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Feb 6, 2024 · Three nights in Lucerne is great, but if that comes at the cost of reducing your time in Murren, then that’s another matter. I would go for two nights in Lucerne and five in Murren, …