Lötschberg Regio Express
Brig to Spiez/Thun/Bern trips
Route: Brig - Eggerberg - Goppenstein - Kandersteg - Spiez - Thun - Bern or vice versa
Although the new Lötschberg base tunnel, which was opened in 2007, has cut journey times between the Valais and Bernese Oberland regions, you miss a lot by being in the new longer tunnel. The original 100 year old route has its great attractions - the impressive view of the Rhone Valley, the attractive village of Kandesrsteg which is revealed after leaving the old tunnel and the desent with incredable loops around the remains of the Felsenburg tower and the imposing Kander Viaduct before arriving in the popular lakeside resort of Spiez. The wonderful old town of Thun is further 10 minutes by train round the lake.
The journey can be continued to Switzerland's capital Bern.
Timetable
Journey time between Brig and Thun is 1½ hours with a change in Spiez and trains run three times a day in each direction.
Lötschberg Train costs
Based on half fare travel card which is included in all our holidays (except self drive)
Brig to Thun or vice versa 2nd class £14per person, 1st class £28per person
No seat reservations are possible
Suggested two centre holidays
