Rail round trip Lötschberg
A special experience in both summer and winter
The round trip takes you over the 100-year-old Lötschberg mountain line, along the Lötschberg northern approach via Kandersteg, via Goppenstein over viaducts and through helical tunnels to Brig. Savour the view out onto the mountains of the Bernese Oberland, Lake Thun and the ever approaching Rhone Valley.
Railway line
Lötschberg mountain railway line
The starting point for this spectacular train tour is Bern. The BLS RegioExpress Bern–Spiez–Kandersteg–Brig–Domodossola takes you along the historic mountain line to Brig. The 60 km long line is considered one of the most important and daring structures in Swiss railway history and impresses with its engineering works, such as the imposing Kander Viaduct, the hairpin bends around the Felsenburg Castle or the unconventional Bietsch Valley Bridge near Raron. On your journey you will pass through unique natural and mountain landscapes and enjoy impressive views of the Rhone valley.
Route and travel duration
| Route | Bern–Kandersteg–Brig–Bern |
| Duration of the trip | 2 hours 47 min. |
| Route | Bern–Kandersteg–Brig–Kandersteg–Bern |
| Duration of the trip | 3 hours 25 min. |
Timetable Today (Thursday) open
Departs daily according to timetable
Recommended timetable for your round trip from Bern
| Bern from | 09.39 |
| Brig on | 11.18 |
Comfortable stopover in Brig with a visit to Stockalperschloss. (Open only on Wednesdays in winter)
Return journey via Lötschberg base tunnel
| Brig from | 14.45 |
| Bern on | 15.53 |
Return journey via mountain route (Goppenstein, Kandersteg)
| Brig from | 14.36 |
| Bern on | 16.22 |
Timetable and tickets
Rates
Bern–Brig–Bern
- CHF 192.00 Adults, 1st cl.
- CHF 96.00 Half-Fare, 1st cl.
- CHF 112.00 Adults, 2nd cl.
- CHF 56.00 Half-Fare, 2nd cl.
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.
Savings tickets
With Supersaver Tickets you can save up to 70% on your connection. The earlier you buy a Supersaver Ticket, the cheaper you can travel. Search and buy your saver ticket via the online timetable.
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BLS suggestion
Lötschberg/MOB round trip
Are you already familiar with the Lötschberg/MOB rail tour? It gives you the chance to experience two rail classics in one. After reaching Brig, your onward journey continues on the InterRegio train, which wends its way through the Rhone Valley to Montreux. This town, positioned amid the steep hills that look over Lake Geneva, offers an almost Mediterranean charm and is renowned for its mild microclimate. You’ll appreciate the chance to enjoy the ample time given here for a generous lunch stop before it’s time to board the GoldenPass MOB Panoramic. This Panorama train travels along the fascinating Vaud Riviera with views over the vineyards, and passes such picturesque places as Château-d’Oex and Gstaad on its way to Zweisimmen in the Bernese Oberland. From there, the return section of the round trip continues by the RegioExpress Berne - Spiez - Kandersteg - Brig - Domodossola to Bern.
Italy round trip
Anyone with three days to spare who wants to indulge in a bit of Italianità can easily adjust their journey from Brig and take the RegioExpress Bern - Spiez - Kandersteg - Brig - Domodossola through the Simplon Tunnel to Domodossola. Every Saturday, the town attracts a large number of day-trippers, who are drawn to its famous and popular market. As you amble through the narrow streets of the old town you’ll soon discover that the Piedmontese town of Domodossola has an eventful history. Splendid patrician houses line the path, and the Piazza del Mercato with its majestic arcades is home to distinctive buildings from the medieval and Renaissance periods. After a delicious Italian evening meal and an overnight stay in Domodossola, the next day is spent travelling on the beautiful Centovalli train service to Locarno. This journey through the «hundred valleys» is a very special experience as the train crosses a total of 83 bridges to take you past pretty vineyards, magnificently colourful chestnut forests and picturesque little villages. After spending a night in Ascona or Locarno, you embark on the return journey to Bern the following day.
