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  1. 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 …

  2. Lucerne - crowds - Rick Steves Travel Forum

    6 days ago · 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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?

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. Where to go for two nights after disembarking in Basel

    Nov 24, 2024 · I’m sailing in the opposite direction in April and staying in Lucerne for two nights pre-cruise. I’ve never been to Basel and was actually in Lucerne for two nights in 2022 and …

  10. Swiss Travel Pass vs Saver Day Pass - Rick Steves Travel Forum

    Feb 18, 2025 · Hi, this will be our first time in Switzerland. We will spend 2.5 days in Basel and Lucerne before boarding a Rhine River cruise. We will station at Basel and plan to take a train …