Day Discoveries from Lucerne

Pilatus cog railway on Eselwand, Pilatus, Central Switzerland

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Whether mountain lovers or city explorers – on a day trip from Lucerne, travellers are spoilt for choice. Your luggage stays at your accommodation. Explore all Day Discoveries from Lucerne and book your tickets now for more great days out.

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90 minutes from Lucerne

Basel

The vibrant, stylish, and surprisingly diverse city of art and architecture on the Rhine. Getting there: Direct hourly IR trains from Luzern to Basel SBB (1h 15 min).
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Bern

Switzerland’s capital combines history and modernity with its UNESCO-listed old town, bear park, and the Federal Palace. Getting there: Hourly IR trains from Luzern to Bern (1h).

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Brienzer Rothorn

A steep ascent in a historic steam train with views of turquoise Lake Brienz. Getting there: Take the Zentralbahn to Brienz, then change to the seasonal Brienz Rothorn Railway (2h 45 min).

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Kambly, Trubschachen

The interactive biscuit bakery – taste, bake, and enjoy. Getting there: Direct RE/S-Bahn trains every 30 minutes to Trubschachen, then a short walk (45 – 60 min).
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Pilatus

The 70-peak panorama summit. Boat or train to Alpnachstad and continue on the cogwheel railway (May to November). Or, take a bus to Kriens and ride the cableway (year-round. 1h 10 min – 1h 40 min).

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Rigi

Europe’s first mountain railway leads up to sweeping views over lakes and the Alps. Train to Arth-Goldau or train/boat to Vitznau, then continue with the Rigi Railways (1h 15 min – 1h 40 min).

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Stanserhorn

A summit for all the senses – with a revolving restaurant, open-deck cable car and grand Alpine views. Train to Stans, then take the funicular and the open-air cable car (45 min).
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Titlis

Year-round adventure at 3,062 m – with a rotating cable car and glacier cave. Luzern–Engelberg Express to Engelberg. Then walk or take a bus to the cable car to Titlis (1h 20 min).

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Zürich

A vibrant lakeside city with a historic old town and diverse districts – from luxury to underground culture. Getting there: Direct IC/IR trains every 30 minutes to Zurich Main Station (approx. 50 min).
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90 minutes from Lucerne

Basel

Bern

Brienzer Rothorn

Kambly, Trubschachen

Pilatus

Rigi

Stanserhorn

Titlis

Zürich

150 minutes from Lucerne

Andermatt

Gruyères

Interlaken

Lausanne

Lugano

Rheinfall

St. Gallen

Stoos

250 minutes from Lucerne

Chateau Chillon

Grindelwald

Jungfraujoch

Zermatt

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