Intro

A train journey along the GoldenPass Panoramic route reveals the multifaceted beauty and cultural diversity of Switzerland. Experience this as you travel on either the modern GoldenPass Panoramic or the nostalgic GoldenPass Belle Epoque from French-speaking Montreux to German-speaking Zweisimmen.

The panoramic trains start their journey between Zweisimmen and Montreux. One picturesque view follows the next, as if the passing landscape had been specially designed for the panoramic journey: cows grazing on lush green meadows, traditional wooden chalets and the tall peaks of the Alps in the background. Shortly before reaching Montreux, you get a fantastic view of glittering Lake Geneva. As the train meanders down the hill at a leisurely pace, you will already start to feel the Mediterranean flair of the Lake Geneva region. Both the GoldenPass Panoramic and the GoldenPass Belle Epoque travel along a stretch of the former GoldenPass Line that’s part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland.

Facts

Stage: Zweisimmen to Montreux or vice versa
Journey time: 2 hrs 8 mins

Facilities available on the train

GoldenPass Panoramic
  • Panorama carriages in both 1st and 2nd class
  • All trains have low-floor entrances and wheelchair-accessible toilets. It is not possible to reserve a wheelchair space in advance. Trips must be registered via the SBB Rail Centre in Brig.
  • Certain trains have cars with front-view VIP seats, although these can no longer be reserved in advance. A fee can be paid to staff on the train on the day of travel if such a carriage is available on the train used.
GoldenPass Belle Epoque
  • Belle Epoque coaches in 1st and 2nd class
  • Wooden chalet coach in 2nd class
  • Low-floor access for travellers with reduced mobility only available in the standard passenger coaches in 2nd class. The Belle Epoque and the wooden chalet coaches are not wheelchair-accessible.

Food & drink

There is currently no on-board service for individual travellers. For groups of 10 or more people, meals can be served at your seat upon prior reservation: goldenpass@mob.ch

Timetable

Golden Pass Panoramic

Year-round operation with hourly departures from Montreux and Zweisimmen. Departure times according to timetable:

Golden Pass Belle Epoque

Year-round operation with daily departures from Montreux and Zweisimmen. Departure times as follows:

  • From Montreux 09:50 and 14:50
  • From Zweisimmen 12:02 and 17:02

Ticket

This route is fully included in the Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) / GA Travelcard.
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Reservations and surcharges

  • Aside from a valid ticket, there are no obligatory surcharges.
  • Reservations for individual travellers, which cost CHF 10, are recommended due to the limited number of seats, but not required.
  • Seat reservations for groups of 10 or more people are mandatory and subject to a surcharge of CHF 8 per person.

Tips for excursions in Montreux and the surrounding area

  • Chocolate Train
  • Chillon Castle
  • Rochers-de-Naye (2,042m a.s.l.)

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Contact

Golden Pass Services
Güterstrasse 12
3780  Gstaad
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)33 744 15 28
Fax +41 (0)33 744 04 28
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Golden Pass Services
Güterstrasse 12
3780 Gstaad
Phone  +41 (0)33 744 15 28
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