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Fascinating panoramic train journeys: Luzern– Express Luzern– Express 1 Welcome aboard!

Serving you since 1888, we elegantly carry tourists from downtown directly to the most important travel destinations in the Swiss . Your guests are guaranteed to enjoy an unforgettable train journey right through the heart of .

2 3 From Lucerne…

Here’s where it all starts: in the heart of famous historic Lucerne. Boarding our trains, your guests are carried directly to the top destinations of Interlaken/ and Engelberg/Titlis. An easy, comfortable journey is guaranteed.

4 5 …to the

6 …to the Jungfrau Region

Incomparably located between Lake and Lake at the foot of the mighty triple peaks of , Mönch and Jungfrau, Interlaken has for many decades attracted visitors from around the world, serving as both their destination and point of depar- ture for a dream holiday, which is crowned, of course, by a visit to – Top of Europe.

7 …or to Engelberg-Titlis!

8 …or to Engelberg-Titlis!

The enchanting alpine panorama, combined with the wide range of possibilities, makes Engelberg a highly attractive travel destination. Its undisputed highlight for each visitor: Mount TITLIS and its «Cliff Walk» – Europe’s highest suspension bridge.

9 Well connected

Bruxelles Praha München Wien

At the center of Europe, Genève in the heart of Switzerland Milano Being within easy reach of all major airports, Roma only a short journey away from neighboring countries such as , France or Germany, as well as offering fast and easy train and bus Open-Air Museum connections to all tourist hotspots – this is what makes our area so special.

Jetboat Brienz

Schilthorn – Piz Gloria

Lake Brienz

Interlaken

Lake Brienz

GoldenPass Line Jungfraujoch – 10 Interlaken–Montreux Top of Europe Mount Rigi Chapel Bridge

Lucerne Lake Lucerne

Stans Alpnachstad

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CabriO Stanserhorn

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Brünig Pass Titlis

Meiringen Engelberg

1 Luzern–Interlaken Express: 1h 50 min. travel time

For more info, see pages 12–21

2 Luzern–Engelberg Express: 43 min. travel time

For more info, see pages 22–29 11 12 Luzern– Interlaken Express

Five crystal clear lakes, Switzerland’s snow-capped mountains and magnificent waterfalls: On this almost two-hour superlative ride (a section of the GoldenPass Line), your guests will cross Brünig Pass while relaxing in the comfort of our modern trains and enjoying the fantastic Alpine panorama.

13 Luzern– Interlaken Lucerne Express Lake Lucerne Alpnachstad

Sarnen

An unforgettable train ride Brünig Pass Five lakes, one mountain pass and the view of Switzerland’s white peaks: All this – and the Brienz delicacies from the menu of our rolling Bistro à-la-carte restaurant, too – your guests will Lake Brienz enjoy from the comfort of our state-of-the-art coaches before arriving totally relaxed at their Interlaken destination.

14 You will like Your guests will enjoy

• The train ride, a tour highlight • Top product (panoramic journey) (Swiss mountains, lake round trip) • All in one: 5 lakes, 1 mountain pass, view of the • Section of the GoldenPass Line snow-capped peaks and fascinating scenery (Montreux–Gstaad–Interlaken–Lucerne) • Section of the GoldenPass Line • Part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland (Montreux–Gstaad–Interlaken–Lucerne) • Hourly direct service between Lucerne und • Part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland Interlaken • Panoramic journey with cogwheel technique • From city center to city center • Swiss quality since 1888 • No traffic backup, no stress • Direct service from downtown Lucerne to • Seat reservation Interlaken • Easy planning, guaranteed service, typically • Comfortable and relaxed journey Swiss • Free digital tour guide • Attractive group rates • Free mobile app • Tour guide rides for free • Free charging stations aboard the train • Coach drivers can relax • Train crew provides personal and friendly • Direct connection to Jungfraujoch – Top of service during the ride. Europe

15 Luzern–Interlaken Express Extra features

Bistro – great if you’re hungry At our à-la-carte restaurant on wheels we serve our pas- sengers what their heart desires – a delicious breakfast in the morning, for example, or a variety of regularly changing GoldenPass Line themed specials throughout the day. (Swiss panoramic line) This extraordinary line featuring three different trains has it all: a panoramic view of Switzer- Bistro from Lucerne land’s most beautiful landscapes, a spectacu- 07:05 a.m.– 05:05 p.m. May to October lar journey across three mountain passes and 08:05 a.m.– 03:05 p.m. November to April along famous 12,000-foot peaks, and eight Bistro from Interlaken lakes as well as various waterfalls and rivers. 09:04 a.m.– 07:04 p.m. May to October The Luzern–Interlaken Express is a section of 10:04 a.m.– 06:04 p.m. November to April the famous GoldenPass Line connecting Lucerne and Montreux, which in turn also forms part of the Grand Train Tour of Switzer- land. From Interlaken, the line continues to Zweisimmen (operated by BLS), and finally to Montreux (operated by MOB).

16 LiveGuide App Using our digital tour guide, you can derive even more thrills (and information) from your journey between Lucerne and Interlaken. Your guests will learn a great deal about the most interesting sights this area has to offer and, using the built-in map, can find out at any given moment where they Grand Train Tour of are on their journey and where its next highlights will be. Switzerland We suggest that you and your guests download the Live- This is a great experience for train aficiona- Guide App before departure. dos of any age that excites travelers not least www..ch/liveguide because it is so varied. Everyone interested Download: in experiencing our Alpine nation in one go is in for an unforgettable ride. Where else than on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland can you enjoy 1280 kilometers of Switzerland’s most beautiful panoramic views in a single comprehensive package? This exciting journey will take you across towns both large and small, over mountains and along glaciers, lakes and rivers as well as through areas where many different dialects and at least two languages (German and French) are spoken. 17 Luzern–Interlaken Express Attractions

Lake Lucerne This is without a doubt one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes. You can cruise it aboard one of five vintage paddle steamers or 14 elegant saloon boats such as the brand- City of Lucerne new MS Diamant. An absolute regional The “City of lights”, as it is also known, is certainly one of the world’s highlight. loveliest and offers a wealth of sights to see, for example world-famous Chapel Bridge, or the Lion Monument. What’s more, all these sights are within easy walking distance of one another.

Ballenberg Open-Air Museum At Switzerland’s national open-air museum you can experience our country the way it Mount Pilatus once was. 100 original buildings, each several Towering over Lucerne, the “Dragon’s Lair” hundred years old and brought here from all is one of Central Switzerland’s most mythical parts of Switzerland, as well as traditional craft places. And one of its most beautiful. On a demonstrations make history come alive. clear day, it offers visitors a panoramic view of 18 no less than 73 Alpine peaks. Lake Brienz This turquoise lake, beautifully framed by the magnificent mountains of the Jungfrau area, Interlaken offers its waters to both thrill seekers (Jetboat For decades now, its one-of-a-kind location between Lake ride, anyone?) and more relaxed visitors Thun and Lake Brienz and at the foot of the magnificent who may prefer an outing on the vintage Belle- triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau has made this époque paddle steamer “Lötschberg”, built town both a dream destination and a point of departure for in 1914. visitors from around the world.

Schilthorn – Piz Gloria At 2970 meters above sea level, the Schilthorn Jungfraujoch –Top of Europe provides visitors with a breathtaking 360-de- A trip to the Jungfraujoch is certain to crown any visit to Switzerland. gree panoramic view of the Swiss skyline, For over 100 years now, the has carried visitors up including Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. And to Europe’s highest train station at 3454 meters above sea level, and there’s yet another visual treat: the interactive right into the heart of UNESCO’s World Heritage Jung- “Bond World 007”exhibit, where you can relive frau-Aletsch property. the adventures of the agent “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.” 19 Luzern–Interlaken Express Facts

Drop-on/off Map of Lucerne Old town Shopping district Great info for your guests: Lucerne station is Schwanenplatz located within just a few minutes walking from Lake Lucerne the old town, the shopping district or Chapel Bridge, i.e., at the very heart of town. The bus 1st floor terminal, too, is right around the corner. And 5 min. walking at this means that both your tour guide and your track 13 Chapel Bridge guests have less to worry about and more time Station tracks 12–15 on their hands to enjoy Lucerne. Our trains depart from tracks 12,13, 14 or 15.

Luzern–Interlaken Express Luzern–Engelberg Express

Map of Interlaken Interlaken Ost (East) station is where every­ Lake boats Vaduz thing and everyone in Interlaken comes Luzern–Interlaken Express together. It is located close to the town center, i.e. the shopping and hotel district. Aare Station Ost You can easily reach the train station by bus. It track 4 is here that the trains to Lucerne – Engelberg or to / and Jungfrau-

Shopping joch as well as to or the Goldenpass Line district trains to Zweisimmen and Montreux depart from.

20 Timetable Group Rates Travel time: 1h 50 min. (10 persons or more)

From Lucerne to From Interlaken Ost • One way, including seat reservation Interlaken Ost: every hour to Lucerne: every hour • Basis: 2nd Class from 06:05 a.m. from 07:04 a.m. • Every 10th person rides for free to 09:05 p.m. to 08:04 p.m.

November to April, per person CHF 34.40 May to October, per person CHF 36.40 Departure Arrival Departure Arrival 06:05 07:55 a.m. 07:04 08:55 a.m. Tour guide rides for free when accompanying 07:05 08:55 08:04 09:55 the group! The free ticket is available at 08:05 09:55 09:04 10:55 the group ticket counter at Interlaken Ost or 09:05 10:55 10:04 11:55 Lucerne station. 10:05 11:55 11:04 12:55 p.m. 11:05 12:55 p.m. 12:04 01:55 12:05 13:55 01:04 02:55 01:05 02:55 02:04 03:55 02:05 03:55 03:04 04:55 Book now! 03:05 04:55 04:04 05:55 04:05 05:55 05:04 06:55 RESERVATION Luzern–Interlaken Express 05:05 06:55 06:04 07:55 Fon +41 21 989 81 51 06:05 07:55 07:04 08:55 [email protected] 07:05 08:49 08:04 09:55 08:05 09:49 09:05 10:49 Individual Traveler Rates (FIT)

Regular fare (1 to 9 persons). All Eurail and Swiss Travel passes are unconditionally ac- cepted on our trains.

21 Luzern– Engelberg Express

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The fastest and most beautiful way to travel from Lucerne to Engelberg/Titlis. Using Zentralbahn, your Engelberg guests will reach Engelberg from downtown Lucerne Express in a mere 43 minutes – and very comfortably, too.

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Express Lucerne Lake Lucerne

Stans

Let’s go to Central Switzerland’s highest vista point!

Using Zentralbahn, your guests will reach Engelberg from downtown Lucerne in a mere 43 minutes. And in Engelberg, they can change to the Rotair rotating aerial cable car that will take them up to 3238 meters above sea level, and to the perpetual snow. The spectacular views of the mysterious glaciers and the breathtaking panorama of the Alps and Switzerland will surely thrill every visitor.

Engelberg

24 You will like Your guests will enjoy

• Hourly direct service between Lucerne • More time for shopping and sightseeing and Engelberg • Comfortable and relaxed journey • The fast and easy way to get from • Panoramic journey with cogwheel tech- downtown Lucerne to Engelberg nique • Direct connections to Titlis • Swiss quality since 1898 • No traffic backup, no stress • Direct service from downtown Lucerne to • Guaranteed seat reservation Engelberg in 43 minutes • Easy planning, guaranteed service, • State-of-the-art trains typically Swiss • Panoramic car (1st class) • Attractive group rates • Beautiful ride along the Engelberg valley • Tour guide rides for free • View of the snow-capped mountains • Coach drivers can relax • Train crew provides personal and friendly • Direct connection to CabriO Stanserhorn service during the ride. aerial cable car

Panoramic car

Zentralbahn’s Luzern–Engelberg Express features a panoramic car accommodating 46 first class passengers.

25 Luzern–Engelberg Express Attractions

Engelberg Engelberg-Titlis is Central Switzerland’s larg- est winter and summer travel destination. This village with the ancient monastery at its heart offers families, individual travelers and groups a wide variety of sights and activities. City of Lucerne The “City of lights”, as it is also known, is certainly one of the world’s loveliest and offers a wealth of sights to see, for example world-fa- mous Chapel Bridge, or the Lion Monument. What’s more, all these sights are within easy walking distance of one another.

CabriO Stanserhorn Enjoy the wind and the view – first aboard the vintage 1893 cable car on rails, and then on the upper deck of the world’s first CabriO (open-air) aerial cable car.

26 Titlis The ride up to Mount Titlis is a truly breathtak- ing experience. First aboard the new TITLIS Xpress aerial cable car to the middle station, and from there all the way to the top riding the TITLIS Rotair, the world’s first rotary aerial cable car.

Thrills and relaxation At more than 3000 meters above sea level, a stunning alpine panorama awaits your guests, as well as several restaurants including a sun deck, a glacier grotto (admission is free), the “Titlis Cliff Walk”, Europe’s highest suspension bridge, and plenty of perpetual snow and ice, of course. To get to the glacier park, visitors take the “Ice Flyer” chair lift which takes them, directly above the Titlis glacier, to the free attraction. And those still in need of a thrill can find plenty of fun riding inner tubes and other slippery objects down the snowy slopes.

27 Luzern–Engelberg Express Facts

Drop-on/off Map of Lucerne Old town Shopping district Great news for your guests: Lucerne station Schwanenplatz is located within just a few minutes walking Lake Lucerne from the old town, the shopping district or the Chapel Bridge, i.e., at the very heart of town. 1st floor The bus terminal, too, is right around the 5 min. walking at corner. And this means that both your tour track 13 Chapel Bridge guide and your guests have less to worry about Station tracks 12–15 and more time on their hands to enjoy Lucerne. Our trains depart from tracks 12,13, 14 or 15.

Luzern–Interlaken Express Luzern–Engelberg Express

Map of Engelberg

Vienna Vaduz Engelberg train station is located right at the heart of town and within just a few minutes of Station Titlis cable car valley station. Whether walking Luzern–Engelberg Express or by shuttle bus, your guests will reach the Engelberg area’s main attraction in no time. First aboard Shuttle bus to Titlis cable car village the new TITLIS Xpress aerial cable car to the middle station, and from there all the way to Lake Eugene the top riding the TITLIS Rotair, the world’s first rotary aerial cable car.

Titlis valley station

To Titlis

28 Timetable Group Rates Travel time: 43 minutes (10 persons or more)

From Lucerne to Engelberg: From Engelberg to Lucerne: • One way, including seat reservation every hour from 06:10 a.m. every hour from 06:01 a.m. • Basis: 2nd Class to 09:10 p.m. to 10:01 p.m. • Every 10th person rides for free

Per person CHF 20.80 Departure Arrival Departure Arrival 06:10 06:53 a.m. 06:01 06:49 a.m. Tour guide rides for free when accompanying 07:10 07:53 07:01 07:49 the group! The free ticket is available at the 08:10 08:53 08:01 08:49 group ticket counter at Lucerne or Engelberg 09:10 09:53 09:01 09:49 station. 10:10 10:53 10:01 10:49 11:10 11:53 11:01 11:49 12:10 12:53 p.m. 12:01 12:49 p.m. 01:10 01:53 01:01 01:49 02:10 02:53 02:01 02:49 Book now! 03:10 03:53 03:01 03:49 04:10 04:53 04:01 04:49 RESERVATION Luzern–Engelberg Express 05:10 05:53 05:01 05:49 Fon +41 58 66 88 600 06:10 06:53 06:01 06:49 [email protected] 07:10 07:53 07:01 07:49 08:10 08:53 08:01 08:49 09:10 09:53 09:01 09:49 10:01 10:49 Individual Traveler Rates (FIT)

Regular fare (1 to 9 persons). All Eurail and Swiss Travel passes are unconditionally ac- cepted on our trains.

Idee Foto LEX am Perron in Engelberg?

29 Thanks for traveling with us!

30 31 Contact Let’s keep in touch! Whether it’s for group packages, chartered rides or special and individual arrangements: We look forward to hearing from you!

zb Zentralbahn AG Sales Director International Bahnhofstrasse 23 Stefan Pfister 6263 [email protected] SWITZERLAND

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