Two-Week Switzerland Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Zurich to Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, Bern, and Lugano

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Experience the freedom of the open road on an unforgettable 15-day road trip in Switzerland! Embark on a self-drive tour that caters to every traveler, featuring destinations like Zurich, Kloten, Goldau, Lucerne, Axalp, Brienz (BE), Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, Spiez, Beatenberg, Oberhofen, Montreux, Lausanne, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Chardonne, Bern, Köniz, Burgdorf, Airolo, Lugano, Pazzallo, Melide, Bellinzona, Zug, and Horgen.

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Switzerland. You will spend 3 nights in Zurich, 2 nights in Lucerne, 3 nights in Interlaken, 2 nights in Montreux, 2 nights in Bern, and 2 nights in Lugano. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Switzerland. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Zurich, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Switzerland on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Switzerland. Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument Lucerne are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Zurich, Kloten, Goldau, Lucerne, Axalp, Brienz (BE), Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Mürren, Spiez, Beatenberg, Oberhofen, Montreux, Lausanne, Corsier-sur-Vevey, Chardonne, Bern, Köniz, Burgdorf, Airolo, Lugano, Pazzallo, Melide, Bellinzona, Zug, and Horgen, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Switzerland. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Switzerland.

Throughout your road trip in Switzerland, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Switzerland.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Zurich - Arrival day
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  • Bahnhofstrasse
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Your road trip adventure in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach Zurich and pick up your car. You’ll stay here for 2 nights and explore what to see in Zurich, sample the local cuisine, and choose from a curated selection of the best hotels and places to stay in the city.

Zurich is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Zurich. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Zurich, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 15-day road trip in Switzerland!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Zurich
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Drive 24 km, 57 min

  • Observation Deck B
  • Swiss National Museum
  • Lindenhof
  • Fraumünster Church
  • Grossmünster
  • Old Town (Altstadt)
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On day 2 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience Kloten and Zurich. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Zurich, where you still have 1 night left to stay.

Whether you decide to get entrance tickets for all attractions or you prefer admiring from a distance, amazing experiences await on this day in Zurich.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Zurich and your accommodation.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Zurich. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Switzerland.

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Zurich
  • Lucerne
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Drive 80 km, 1 hour 29 min

  • Nature and Animal Park Goldau
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Museggmauer
  • Chapel Bridge
  • Jesuitenkirche Hl. Franz Xaver
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On day 3 of your road trip in Switzerland, your travel plans include 2 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Goldau and Lucerne are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Lucerne, where you will stay for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Lucerne. Lucerne offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Lucerne, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in Lucerne and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Switzerland.

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Lucerne
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Drive 25 km, 1 hour 37 min

  • Mount Pilatus
  • Spreuerbrücke
  • Männliturm
  • Hofkirche St. Leodegar
  • Lion Monument Lucerne
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Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Switzerland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Lucerne, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Switzerland!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Lucerne
  • Interlaken
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Drive 86 km, 1 hour 52 min

  • Giessbach Waterfalls
  • Brunngasse Brienz
  • Lake Brienz
  • Harderkulm
  • Statue Of Yash Chopra
  • Höhematte
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in Switzerland includes 4 stops and features some of the highlights of Axalp, Brienz (BE), Harderkulm, and Interlaken. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Interlaken, where you'll spend 3 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Interlaken. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

Interlaken is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Interlaken.

Say good night to Interlaken and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Switzerland!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Interlaken
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Drive 85 km, 2 hours 30 min

  • OUTDOOR - Glacier Canyon Grindelwald
  • Wengernalpbahn
  • Trümmelbach Falls
  • Mürrenbachfall
  • Spy World - Schilthorn Piz Gloria
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On day 6 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Interlaken, where you still have 2 nights left. You'll spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate town, including Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, and Mürren.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Interlaken.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Interlaken. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Switzerland!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Interlaken
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Drive 94 km, 2 hours 3 min

  • Lake Thun
  • Spiez Castle
  • Schlosskirche Spiez
  • St. Beatus Caves
  • Oberhofen Castle
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Wake up to day 7 of your road trip in Switzerland. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Spiez, Beatenberg, and Oberhofen. With 1 night to stay in Interlaken, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the town’s surroundings!

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Interlaken and your accommodation.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Interlaken, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Head back to your accommodation in Interlaken and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Switzerland.

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Interlaken
  • Montreux
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Drive 162 km, 2 hours 5 min

  • Chillon Castle
  • Golden Pass Railway
  • Promenade sur les quais de Montreux
  • Freddie Mercury statue
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Dive into day 8 of your remarkable road trip in Switzerland. Today you'll explore 1 destination, including Montreux. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Montreux, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Montreux, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Montreux. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Montreux
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Drive 86 km, 2 hours 7 min

  • The Olympic Museum
  • Lausanne Cathedral
  • AQUATIS Aquarium-Vivarium
  • The Fork - Alimentarium
  • Chaplin's World
  • Tour Plein-Ciel
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Greet day 9 of your road trip in Switzerland with a smile and start your day with a hearty breakfast. You have 1 night to stay in Montreux, so get ready to make the most of your time in the region. On the agenda for this day, you’ll find only the best things to see and do in Lausanne, Corsier-sur-Vevey, and Chardonne.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Montreux.

Montreux is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Montreux.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Switzerland!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Montreux
  • Bern
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Drive 90 km, 1 hour 35 min

  • Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
  • Bundesplatz
  • Kunstmuseum Bern
  • Kornhausbrücke
  • Zytglogge
  • UNESCO - Bern Old Town
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 10 of your road trip in Switzerland. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Bern. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Bern, where will spend 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Bern. Bern offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Bern's best restaurants.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Switzerland!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Bern
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Drive 62 km, 1 hour 37 min

  • Gurten Park im Grünen
  • Nydeggbrücke
  • bear pit
  • Rosengarten Bern
  • Museum Franz Gertsch
  • Matte
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Day 11 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Zurich. You’ll stay in Bern for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Switzerland. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bern's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Bern
  • Lugano
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Drive 318 km, 4 hours 42 min

  • Gotthard Pass
  • Grand Tour of Switzerland Foto Spot La Tremola
  • Lugano Marittima
  • Ciani Parc
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On day 12 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Switzerland, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 2 destinations, including Airolo and Lugano. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Lugano, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Lugano. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the town.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Lugano. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Get a good night's sleep and look forward to another great day on the road in Switzerland!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Lugano
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Drive 15 km, 38 min

  • Piazza della Riforma
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli
  • Lugano Arte e Cultura
  • Monte San Salvatore
  • Swissminiatur
  • Via Nassa
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On day 13 of your road trip in Switzerland, you’ll start and end your day in Lugano, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Lugano, there’s no need to rush. Experience Lugano, Pazzallo, and Melide to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Lugano and your accommodation.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Lugano's best restaurants.

As the day draws to a close, take a moment to unwind and prepare for the next exciting chapter of your road trip in Switzerland.

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Lugano
  • Zurich
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Drive 211 km, 3 hours 54 min

  • Montebello Castle
  • Sasso Corbaro Castle
  • Zug Altstadt
  • Besucherzentrum Sihlwald
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On day 14 of your road trip in Switzerland, your travel plans include 3 stops at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Bellinzona, Zug, and Horgen are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Zurich, where you will stay for 1 night.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Zurich, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Zurich's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Switzerland!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Zurich - Departure day
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  • UBS Polybahn
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Day 15 of your road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Browse through boutiques to find unique and stylish fashion pieces to take home.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Switzerland!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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