Golden Pass Express | PolishTrains

You can pay for your ticket immediately by BLIK or card, without the need for a bank transfer or registration. You can check and buy tickets for GoldenPass in the PolishTrains search engine without creating an account and in Polish zloty. ### At a glance

• The GoldenPass Line connects Montreux and Lucerne, passing through 8 lakes, 6 cantons, and 3 mountain passes
• The GoldenPass Panoramic offers modern panoramic windows, while the GoldenPass Classic is modelled on 1930s carriages
• VIP seats with a driver's-eye view are exclusive to this route and limited in number
• Leaving Montreux, the train climbs above Lake Geneva before crossing the Jaman tunnel and descending into alpine valleys
• The route reaches its highest point at 1,274 metres above sea level near Zweisimmen
• The Swiss Travel Pass is accepted on many sections, though a separate reservation fee may apply Around 30 minutes before departure, you receive a reminder with a link, so you do not have to search for the ticket in your inbox. You can check the rules for refunds and exchanges on the PolishTrains help page.

You can check and buy tickets for GoldenPass in the PolishTrains search engine without creating an account and in Polish zloty. ### Golden Pass Express

The GoldenPass line is the world's first panoramic train put into service between Montreux and Zweisimmen. It is a common name for several trains. You can pay for your ticket immediately by BLIK or card, without the need for a bank transfer or registration. These include the Golden Pass Panoramic, the Golden Class Classic and the Chocolate Train. You can read about the latter in a separate article Sweet train journey.

By train in Switzerland

A train journey provides an extraordinary journey through the most beautiful regions of Switzerland. You can check the choice of class and seat availability for a given section when booking a ticket with PolishTrains. The entire journey takes several hours, and you can check the current journey time for individual sections in the PolishTrains search engine.

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GoldenPass Line is a collective name for several panoramic trains operating between central and western Switzerland. Around 30 minutes before departure, you receive a reminder with a link, so you do not have to search for the ticket in your inbox. You can check the rules for refunds and exchanges on the PolishTrains help page. From the tradition-rich central Switzerland to the picturesque Lake Geneva. It connects historic Lucerne and then Interlaken, with snow-capped peaks in the Jungfrau regions and sunny Montreux on Lake Geneva. The GoldenPass Line Express circles eight lakes, six cantons, three mountain passes and two language regions.

The train for luxury

The Golden Pass Panoramic is a modern train made up of first and second class panoramic carriages, connecting Lucerne and Interlaken. The Golden Pass Classic, on the other hand, is a very popular train made up of carriages modelled on those that ran in the 1930s. It is regarded as one of Europe's most luxurious trains. While on board the panoramic Golden Pass Express, passengers can enjoy the views through the high panoramic windows and, using the seats marked VIP, have a view from the driver's perspective. It is the only train line in Switzerland to offer such seats. Confirm the current booking conditions, including the availability of premium seats, when purchasing a ticket through PolishTrains.

Leaving Montreux, the train rises above Lake Geneva, allowing you to enjoy the wonderful landscape and the beauty of the lake. At Jaman, the train enters a tunnel. It then traverses the valleys and heads to the famous resorts of Châteaux d'Oex and Gstaad. The GoldenPass Express reaches its climax at 1,274 metres above sea level and stops in Zweisimmen, from where the traveller can continue with the GoldenPass Panoramic towards Interlaken and Lucerne.

It is usually possible to carry hand luggage, but it is worth confirming the specific weight and size limits before departure. The detailed luggage rules depend on the carrier, so check the current information on the PolishTrains help page. The GoldenPass train ride is a spectacular journey on panoramic trains travelling from central to western Switzerland. It guarantees travellers a unique experience and the opportunity to admire the magnificent landscape.

How do I buy a ticket for the Swiss Panoramic Railway?

Ticket reservations can be made via the booking form, e-mail: contact@polishtrains.eu or by phone: 703 402 010 (Call cost: 2.58 PLN including VAT/min). Feel free to contact us!

Marcin Lis, member of the PolishTrains team. A travel enthusiast who regularly travels by train across Poland and Europe. Analyst and marketer studying travellers’ needs and behaviour since 2017.