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Zurich · Interlaken · Lucerne · 7 days itinerary

Zurich, Interlaken and Lucerne in 7 Days

Photo: Nick Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This seven-day trip begins with two days in Zurich, covering the old town, museums and Uetliberg. It continues to Interlaken for three days of mountain visits including the Jungfraujoch, Lauterbrunnen and Mürren. The final two days focus on Lucerne and Mount Pilatus.

7 daysZurichInterlakenLucerneJungfraujochBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Zurich: the old town

  1. 9:30ZurichSight
  2. 11:00ZurichSight
  3. 12:30ZurichWalk
  4. 14:00ZurichWalk
  5. 16:00ZurichWalk
Day 2

Zurich: museums and the Uetliberg

  1. 10:00ZurichSight
  2. 13:00ZurichSight
  3. 16:30ZurichWalk
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Day 3

To Interlaken

  1. 9:00Train to InterlakenZurichTransfer
  2. 13:00InterlakenSight
  3. 16:00InterlakenWalk
Day 4

The Jungfraujoch

  1. 8:00Jungfrau RegionDay trip
  2. 14:00Jungfrau RegionWalk
  3. 16:00Jungfrau RegionSight
Day 5

Lauterbrunnen and Mürren

  1. 9:30LauterbrunnenDay trip
  2. 11:00LauterbrunnenSight
  3. 14:00LauterbrunnenWalk
Day 6

To Lucerne

  1. 9:00Train to LucerneInterlakenTransfer
  2. 12:30LucerneWalk
  3. 14:00LucerneWalk
  4. 16:00LucerneSight
Day 7

Mount Pilatus

  1. 9:00LucerneDay trip
  2. 15:30Lake Lucerne cruiseLucerneSight
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Questions about this trip

Do I need to book Jungfraujoch tickets ahead?

Yes. Buy tickets online at least two weeks in advance for the peak summer season to secure a time slot and avoid long lines at the station.

Is the Swiss Travel Pass worth it for Zurich Interlaken Lucerne?

Yes for most travelers. It covers all trains between the cities plus many mountain lifts and boat rides, and usually pays for itself after three or four days of travel.

How long is the train ride from Zurich to Interlaken?

Direct trains take about two hours. Sit on the left after Bern for views of Lake Thun.

How do I reach Mount Pilatus from Lucerne?

Take a boat or train to Alpnachstad, ride the cogwheel railway up (it runs from May to November), then come down by cable car to Kriens and take the bus back to Lucerne. This loop is called the Golden Round Trip.

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