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Route at a glance
With one week in Switzerland, splitting your stay between Zurich and Lucerne gives you iconic landmarks, great food neighborhoods, and minimal hotel changes connected by SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways.
Day-by-day plan
Exploring Zurich — Day 1
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Zurich, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Zurich — Day 2
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Zurich, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Zurich — Day 3
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Zurich, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Zurich — Day 4
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Zurich, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Lucerne — Day 5
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Lucerne, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Lucerne — Day 6
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Lucerne, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Exploring Lucerne — Day 7
Morning sightseeing in the historic core of Lucerne, a long local lunch, and an evening neighborhood stroll.
Transport & rail pass notes
Take SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways directly between Zurich and Lucerne. Individual advance tickets are usually cheaper than a nationwide pass for a single one-week route.
What to book ahead
- SBB CFF FFS & Panoramic Alpine Railways reserved seats between Zurich and Lucerne
- Timed-entry tickets for flagship sights in Zurich and Lucerne
Ways to adapt this route
- Add a day trip from Zurich or Lucerne using regional trains.
- Extend to 10 days by adding Interlaken, Grindelwald & Jungfrau Region.