8 Train Rides in Lucerne Worth Booking

1.Mt. Pilatus Cable Car, Cogwheel Train & Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,338 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $212Our pick

Cable car and Dragon Ride up Mt. Pilatus, steep cogwheel train down, and a Lake Lucerne cruise back, guided from Lucerne.

“The trip was fantastic and our guide was great. The scenery riding up the Gondola and the Tram to the top of Mt Pilatus was spectacular. We were even blessed with the first snow of the season once we got to the top. The views were breathtaking. The Cog Wheel train ride down a unique experience and of the course the boat ride back to Lucerne was awesome. Highly recommend this tour”

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2.Switzerland: Train, Bus, Boat Travel Pass Flex

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 3 - 15 days · from $373

Swiss Travel Pass Flex lets you pick 3 to 15 travel days in a month, ride trains and boats, get free museums, and include Rigi, Stanserhorn, Stoos.

“The flexible option of the days was helpful . Ease of travelling , no hassle of buying tickets again and again”

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3.Boat Trip, Mount Rigi Train, & Mineral Baths Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 1 day · from $185Best value

Lucerne boat cruise, Rigi cogwheel train, and Rigi Kaltbad mineral baths in one self-guided day with classic alpine views.

“I loved this day, everything about it was amazing except the coffee!”

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4.Mt Rigi Day Trip with Cruise, Cable Car, & Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 13 reviews · 6 hours · from $217

Six-hour Mount Rigi day trip from Lucerne with cable car, cogwheel train, and Lake Lucerne cruise, plus summit time for views.

“The view of the snow covered Alps above the clouds was spectacular. It was even more impressive coming out of the clouds on the cable car into the winter wonderland. The boat ride around Lake Lucerne was interesting but could have avoided an embarrassing moment. We did not know our cruise tickets were for the 2nd class lounge and we asked to leave the 1st class lounge! As Americans we did not know!”

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5.Premium Panoramic Train, Lucerne Old Town and Interlaken Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $411Top rated

Guided Lucerne Old Town and a premium panoramic train to Interlaken, plus city tours, reserved seats, and a smooth Swiss day.

“Tour was very well organized and we enjoyed our day. We liked the fact that Panoramic train was starting straight away from Lucerne. Our guide Juliana was very friendly and knowledgeable about Switzerland history and culture.”

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6.Premium Panoramic Train, Lucerne & Interlaken

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 10 hours · from $514

From Zurich to Lucerne and Interlaken in one guided day, plus a scenic Golden Pass panoramic train ride with mountain and lake views.

“Whole trip it wasn’t panoramic train you should let customers about it!!”

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7.Attraction Ticket: Mt. Titlis by Train and Cableway from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $277

Half-day trip from Lucerne to Titlis by train and cableway, plus the Cliff Walk and Ice Cave with clear self-guided directions.

“Got our tickets and some travel information from the tour company. It was easy to handle the train to Engelburg and the cablecar to Mt. Titlis. It is a smooth way of travelling and locations are really easy to find. Enjoyed it on this tour, as we could do our own schedule and had no pressure for any time. Can really recommend it.”

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8.Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Luzern

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $901

Private one-day Glacier Express tour from Luzern with guide, panoramic train, 3-course lunch, scenic stops, and time in Brig.

“The Glacier Express train journey is stunning and we loved it! However, do not book this tour with Viator, it is a massive rip off and is over-charging you. There is no reason to have a private guide, the train guides you. We were thoroughly disappRead more”

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