Comprehensive Cost Guide for Swiss Travel Passes and Excursions: Zurich to Paris via Major Swiss Attractions

Day 1: Zurich to Rheinfall

Zurich, Switzerland on May 27, 2025

8:00am

Transport Zurich to Engimatt City & Garden Hotel

Travel from Zurich HB to Engimatt City & Garden Hotel to drop off luggage and start your exploration.
CHF0 (with Swiss Pass), 0h30m

9:00am

Transport to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall via Winterthur

Take the train from Zurich HB to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall, stopping at Winterthur for a brief transit. This sets you near Europe's largest waterfall.
CHF0 (with Swiss Pass), Standard CHF17.40, 1h15m

10:30am

Boat Ride at Rheinfall

Enjoy a scenic boat ride around the base of the Rheinfall, offering spectacular views of the falls up close.
CHF6.50 standard, Half Fare CHF3.25, Swiss Pass CHF0, 1h00m

12:00pm

Laufen Castle & panoramic views

Visit Schloss Laufen castle; enjoy panoramic views of the Rheinfall from the castle grounds.
Entrance CHF5, Half Fare CHF2.50, Swiss Pass CHF0, 1h00m

1:30pm

Lunch at Schloss Restaurant Laufen

Dine overlooking the Rheinfall at Schloss Restaurant Laufen, serving Swiss and international cuisine. Open 11am–5pm weekdays.
Approx CHF30–50, 1h00m

3:00pm

Transport Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall to Zurich HB

Return train to Zurich HB to continue sightseeing or rest.
CHF0 (with Swiss Pass), Standard CHF17.40, 1h15m

4:30pm

Transport Engimatt to Uetliberg

Take public transit from Engimatt to Uetliberg, Zurich’s local mountain, for panoramic city views.
CHF0 (with Swiss Pass), 1h00m

6:00pm

Dinner at Uto Kulm

Enjoy dinner at Uto Kulm restaurant atop Uetliberg mountain, open until 9pm, with spectacular city sunset views.
Approx CHF40–60, 1h30m

8:00pm

Return to Zurich city

Transport back to Engimatt City & Garden Hotel for overnight stay.
CHF0 (with Swiss Pass), 45m
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Day 2: Lucerne & Mount Titlis

Lucerne, Switzerland on May 28, 2025

7:30am

Transport Engimatt City & Garden Hotel to Lucerne

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne. Approximate train time is 1 hour with frequent direct connections.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), Standard CHF25, 1h00m

9:00am

Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) visit

Explore Lucerne’s iconic 14th-century wooden bridge with its painted interior panels.
Free, 30m

9:45am

Lion Monument

Visit the tragic but beautiful Lion Monument carved in rock commemorating Swiss Guards.
Free, 30m

10:30am

Old Town stroll

Wander Lucerne’s charming Old Town with vibrant frescoed buildings and squares.
Free, 1h00m

12:00pm

Lunch at Rathaus Brauerei

Enjoy local Swiss fare at this brewery and restaurant near Chapel Bridge. Opens from 11:30am.
Approx CHF25–40, 1h00m

1:30pm

Transport Lucerne to Engelberg

Take train from Lucerne to Engelberg (~45 min) to reach Mount Titlis cable car.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), Standard CHF35, 0h45m

2:30pm

Mount Titlis excursion

Ride gondola and Rotair revolving cable car up to Mount Titlis, explore Glacier Cave, Cliff Walk, and snow activities.
CHF92 standard, Half Fare CHF46, Swiss Pass CHF92 (discounted), 3h00m

6:00pm

Transport Engelberg to Lucerne

Return train to Lucerne for evening activities.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), Standard CHF35, 0h45m

7:00pm

Dinner at Wirtshaus Taube

Traditional Swiss restaurant serving local specialties near Lucerne station. Open until 10pm.
Approx CHF30–50, 1h30m

9:00pm

Return to hotel

Relax and overnight at your Lucerne accommodation.
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Day 3: Interlaken & Jungfraujoch

Interlaken, Switzerland on May 29, 2025

7:00am

Transport Lucerne to Interlaken

Train travel south to Interlaken via Bern, about 2 hours.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), Standard CHF65, 2h00m

9:30am

Bus or ferry to Beatus Caves

Visit the Beatus caves with guided tours exploring the cave system and the museum.
CHF16 standard, Half Fare CHF8, Swiss Pass CHF0, 2h00m

12:00pm

Lunch at Beatus Cave Restaurant

Enjoy Swiss meals overlooking Lake Thun; open 11am–3pm weekdays.
Approx CHF25–40, 1h00m

1:30pm

Lake Thun ferry cruise to Spiez or Thun

Take a scenic ferry cruise on Lake Thun to either Spiez or Thun; relaxing and picturesque.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), CHF30 standard, 1h30m

3:15pm

Return to Interlaken by train

Train back to Interlaken from Spiez or Thun.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), CHF20 standard, 0h45m

4:15pm

Wilderswil to Schynige Platte cogwheel train

Ride the cogwheel train for panoramic alpine views and flower trails. Operates May–Oct, last train approx 5:30pm.
CHF52 standard, Half Fare CHF26, Swiss Pass CHF0, 1h30m

6:00pm

Return train to Interlaken

Return to Interlaken town for evening.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), 0h45m

7:00pm

Dinner at Husi Bierhaus

Casual Swiss-German cuisine in Interlaken center open until 10pm.
Approx CHF30–50, 1h30m
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Day 4: Zermatt & Matterhorn

Zermatt, Switzerland on May 30, 2025

8:00am

Train Interlaken Ost → Spiez → Visp Brig → Zermatt

Scenic train route to car-free Zermatt, gateway to the Matterhorn.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), Standard CHF76, 2h30m

11:00am

Explore Zermatt village

Stroll the charming mountain village with shops and restaurants.
Free, 1h00m

12:00pm

Lunch at Restaurant Schäferstube

Traditional Swiss dishes with mountain views, open 11:30am–2pm.
Approx CHF35–55, 1h00m

1:30pm

Gondola to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Ride to the highest cable car station in Europe for ice palace, panoramic platform, and snow activities.
CHF96 standard, Half Fare CHF48, Swiss Pass CHF96 (discounted), 3h00m

4:30pm

Gornergrat Railway cogwheel train

Optional late afternoon train to Gornergrat for views of Matterhorn and surrounding peaks.
CHF95 standard, Half Fare CHF47.50, Swiss Pass CHF0, 2h00m

6:30pm

Return to Zermatt village

Walk around or visit Gorner Gorge if time permits before dinner.
Free entrance, optional hikes free, 1h00m

7:30pm

Dinner at Zum See

Cozy mountain tavern serving local specialties, reservations recommended.
Approx CHF40–60, 1h30m
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Day 5: Lavaux & Montreux

Vevey, Montreux, Switzerland on May 31, 2025

8:00am

Vevey to Grandvaux

Travel by train or bus to Grandvaux, gateway to Lavaux vineyards.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), 0h30m

9:00am

Lavaux vineyard hike: Grandvaux to Cully

Walk famous terraced vineyards with lake views, followed by wine tasting.
Wine tasting approx CHF10–20, free with some wine passports, 3h00m

12:30pm

Lunch at Domaine Louis Bovard

Traditional vineyard winery offering wine tasting and light meals, open till 4pm.
Approx CHF15–30, 1h30m

2:30pm

Travel Cully to Lausanne

Short train ride to Lausanne for lakeside views and city stroll.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), 0h15m

3:00pm

Walk along Ouchy Promenade

Enjoy the lakeside park area, perfect for relaxing walks and cafés.
Free, 1h00m

4:00pm

Visit Cascade de la Vuachère

Short 5–10 minute walk from Ouchy metro stop to charming waterfall.
Free, 0h30m

5:00pm

Travel Ouchy to Montreux

Train ride along the lake to Montreux for evening exploration.
CHF0 (Swiss Pass), 0h30m

5:30pm

Riviera Promenade & Chillon Castle

Walk lakeside promenade and visit iconic Chillon Castle (open until 7pm).
Castle entry CHF13.50, Half Fare CHF6.75, Swiss Pass CHF0, 2h00m

7:30pm

Montreux Jazz Festival event

Enjoy live performances at the renowned jazz festival (check program for timings).
Varies by event, some free stages, Evening
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Day 6: Lausanne to Paris

Lausanne, Switzerland to Paris, France on June 1, 2025

8:00am

Transport Montreux to Lausanne to Paris Gare de Lyon

Train travel from Montreux through Lausanne connecting to high-speed TGV to Paris.
Swiss Pass covers to Lausanne; Paris TGV ticket approx EUR 50–100, 4h00m

12:30pm

Arrival and check-in Novotel Paris Charenton le Pont

Settle into hotel and prepare for afternoon sightseeing.
N/A, 1h00m

1:30pm

Explore Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur

Visit artistic neighborhood and basilica with panoramic city views.
Free (entry to Sacré-Cœur free, dome CHF6), 2h00m

4:00pm

Shopping at Galeries Lafayette or Champs-Élysées

Spend afternoon shopping in famous Parisian retail areas.
Free entrance, 2h00m

6:30pm

Dinner at Parisian café

Relax with dinner and people-watch at a classic café near Seine banks.
Approx EUR 30–50, 1h30m

8:30pm

Seine River banks leisure

Stroll along riverbanks for picturesque views and nighttime ambiance.
Free, 1h00m
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