The Golden Pass runs on the route:

• Lucerne - Montreux (via Interlaken Ost - Bahnhof Zweisimmen)

Conditions for Eurail Pass holders

Eurail Passes are valid on the entire Golden Pass journey. Seat reservations are compulsory for groups, and recommended for individuals. Special supplements apply for the VIP seats and a reservation is also compulsory.

The Golden Pass journey consists of 2 separate trains:

• Luzern to Interlaken –> book your reservation at the station (12 CHF, including 5 CHF voucher for consumption)
• Interlaken – Zweisimmen – Montreux –> book your reservation online (9 CHF)

*The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc

The reservation cost for these trains is the same for 1st and 2nd class. With a 2nd class Eurail Pass, you can only travel in a 2nd class train carriage, while with a 1st class Eurail Pass, you can travel in both a 2nd and 1st class carriage. 

Please note that if you want to travel on the entire Golden Pass journey, you have to buy reservations for all the trains separately. You can do so on the Golden Pass website. Of course, it's also possible to travel on only a part of the journey; in that case, you only have to buy reservations for the trains you want to take.

Special features

For a special treat, ride at the head of the train (VIP seats). You will feel as if you are driving the train. Limited seating only. Between Montreux and Zweisimmen, travelers can also enjoy the "Golden Pass Classic" with refurbished vintage Orient Express cars.

Panorama car and eating possibilities on board:

• Between Lucerne and Interlaken East: Panorama car in 1^st class – Dining car

• Between Interlaken East, Zweisimmen, and Montreux: Salon car and Golden Pass Lounge in 1^st class – Rail bar service

• Between Zweisimmen and Montreux: Panorama cars in 1^st and 2^nd class, Front seats VIP “grand vue”, – Rail bar service 

More info at Golden Pass website.

Chocolate train

Take the chocolate train from Montreux to Broc-Chocolat and discover where Switzerland's delicious chocolate and cheese are made. You will travel from Montreux to Montbovon by train and then transfer to a bus that takes you via Gruyères to Broc. Visit the cheese factory in the beautiful village of Gruyère and continue your journey to Broc to see how chocolate is made. 

Eurail Passes are valid on the entire Chocolate train route. Reservations are compulsory and can be made online through the Golden Pass website. Select Montreux as the departure station and Broc-Chocolat as the arrival station. Select the option 'Pass' (1^st or 2^nd class).

Reservation costs:

• 1^st class: €51.50 (CHF 59)
• 2^nd class: €57 (CHF 65)

The Chocolate Train runs on the following days:

• May and June: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays
• July and August: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• September: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays