GoldenPass Express GPX Seat Reservation

• Montreux to Interlaken
• 4 departures per day both ways
• 3 classes to choose from: Prestige / 1st / 2nd
• Reservation Required
• Montreux
  • Famous lakeside resort town on Lake Geneva, home to the Montreux Jazz Festival.
  • Nearby highlights: Château de Chillon and the UNESCO-listed Lavaux Vineyards.
• Château-d'Oex & Gstaad
  • Known for winter sports, hot air ballooning, and luxurious alpine charm.
  • Gstaad is a favorite getaway for European celebrities.
• Zweisimmen
  • Where the train changes gauge — witness the world-first bogie adaptation system in action.
• Spiez
  • Picture-perfect town on the shores of Lake Thun, with views of mountains and the Spiez Castle.
• Interlaken
  • A lively resort between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, and the gateway to the Jungfrau Region, offering majestic peaks and countless outdoor adventures.

The idea of linking Lake Geneva, Gstaad and the lakes of Thun and Brienz dates back to 1873. At that time, it was already a question of uniting three major tourist regions.

The railway tracks are finally built differently: metric (1 m) between Montreux and Zweisimmen and normal gauge (1,435 m) between Zweisimmen and Interlaken. 

With a variable gauge bogie and a spreading ramp, the GoldenPass Express is able to move from one track to another. 

This switching system from the metric gauge to the normal gauge is a world first. Thanks to the spreading ramp in Zweisimmen, the bogie spreads, allowing the train to change from the metric track (1 m) to the normal track (1 m 435) and vice versa. The carriage also rises, adapting to the different platform heights (55 cm on the normal track, 35 cm on the metric track).

GoldenPass Express offers a refined on-board dining service available in all classes, with meals crafted from local Swiss products. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery while indulging in premium regional flavors.

Booking: All food and beverage options must be pre-ordered online when booking your train ticket. Limited availability.

Service Style: Meals and drinks are served directly to your seat, ensuring maximum comfort and convenience.

Menu Highlights:

🧀 Bernese Oberland Regional Platter

Includes a selection of Swiss cheese, cured meats, smoked ham, pickles, bread, and butter.

🥚 Swiss Caviar from Frutigen

Alpine spring-raised sturgeon caviar, served with crackers, cream, and herbs.

Only available for 1st class and Prestige bookings.

🥐 Local Breakfast Box

Seasonal selections from regional producers: bread, jam, cheese, yogurt, and juice.

🍷 Drinks & Beverages

Wine from Lavaux (Vaud region)

Craft beers from Interlaken (Bernese Oberland)

Also available: sparkling water, juices, coffee, and more.

2nd Class

• Comfortable standard seating, ideal for independent travelers and budget-conscious guests.
• Each seat includes:
  • Swiss power socket
  • European power socket
  • USB charging port
• Large panoramic windows offer beautiful views of the Swiss Alps and lakes.

1st Class

• Larger, more spacious seating with extra legroom for greater comfort.
• Quieter and more private, ideal for business travelers or longer journeys.
• Includes Swiss, European, and USB power outlets at each seat.
• Can be upgraded to Prestige Class with a First Class ticket and seat reservation.

• The Prestige seats can be fully adjusted and are heated.
• The legs can be raised. Each seat has a small table.
• Swiss, European and USB power sockets are avai- lable in all classes.
• The 18 Prestige seats swivel* so that the view can be enjoyed to the fullest. The passengers will feel like they were right in the landscape.
• All GoldenPass Express compositions have been adapted and now include a low-floor coach with two wheelchair spaces.