
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 …
Lucerne - crowds - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Jan 6, 2026 · Lucerne was an "easy" choice because we are leaving from Zurich and thought I could get a couple of day trips out of it up into the mountains or a lake visit. But I am leaning …
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?
A day trip to Lucerne from Basel - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Feb 18, 2025 · In Lucerne, the boat and cogwheel to Mt Rigi run all year round. It's spectacular, about a half-day activity. Of course, you need agreeable weather, so don't buy anything in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Lucerne, Interlaken, or Both Home Base 4 nights - Rick Steves
Jul 8, 2022 · Thanks everyone! We’ve decided on 2 nights in Wengen followed by 2 nights in Lucerne before making our way to Florence. @ gott0098 we’ve got almost identical trips …
Luzern to Interlaken Express - Seat question
Mar 22, 2025 · The seat map on the Zentralbahn site will show the train direction. If you are on the right hand side departing Luzern, you will then be on the left hand side departing Meiringen as …
Lucerne: Best places for chocolate and sweets? - Rick Steves
Jun 8, 2023 · Hi everyone, Just arrived in Lucerne last night and would love recommendations on the best places in town to find some local sweets (primarily chocolate and a bakery). Thanks!