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 …
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 advance. Walking …
Bern or Lucerne? (August trip) - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Apr 10, 2024 · Bern is a comfortable city but lacks the views of Lucerne, which most likely accounts for the differences in lodging prices. Obviously, budget is an important consideration when traveling, and …
Viking excursion for Lucerne extension - Rick Steves
Aug 22, 2024 · You can look at reviews of that tour on cruise critic. Are in Basel before your cruise or after? Have you bought airline tickets yet? Last year, I recommended friends get a hotel room in …
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 …
Mt Rigi from Lucerne - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Apr 9, 2023 · For a daytrip from Lucerne to Mt Rigi, I know the travel pass covers the boat and the cog train-- but do we need to make advance reservations for an August weekend daytrip? Also, does the …
From Lucerne to Milan - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Apr 1, 2023 · My wife and I are planning on spending 10 days in Switzerland at the end of May and then taking the train from Lucerne to Milan. I am expecting to get a Swiss travel pass for our ten days. …
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 …
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 …
Hel getting from Lucerne to Zurich. - Rick Steves Travel Forum
Apr 21, 2023 · What time is your flight from Zurich? It would be easier to stay in Lucerne an extra night and just take the train from Lucerne right into the Zurich airport. This journey is just over an hour. I …