Budget Tours & Trips to Switzerland
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10 best cheap Switzerland tour packages
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- Swiss Alps W/Bernina & Glacier Express Routes
- 5 Day Lucerne Including Bern, Pilatus And 1 Day Zurich
- 4 Day Zurich Tour With Car rental
- 7 Days of Swiss Adventure: From Zurich Streets to Interlaken Skies
- Swiss Tour Monte Rosa (5 Days)
- 7 Day Zurich And Lucerne By Train
- 4 Day Zurich,Grindelwald and Interlaken
- Scenic Switzerland by Train
- 7 Day Munich And Zurich Including Grindelwald ,Interlaken and Neuschwanstein
- 7 Day Zurich And Prague By Train
- Duration - 12 days - Destinations - Zurich, Lucerne, St Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux, Interlaken - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $1,030 - Operator - Wanderful Holidays LLC - From 
- NZ$12,356
 
- Duration - 5 days - Destinations - Zurich, Lucerne, Mount Pilatus, Bern - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $709 - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $3,810 7% Off
- NZ$3,543You save $267
 
- Value-packed Swiss experience at $319 per day, including Bristol Hotel stay with breakfast. Explore Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse and Grossmünster Church, plus complimentary Uetliberg Mountain viewpoints. Rental car and private transfers included. - Duration - 4 days - Destinations - Zurich - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $580 - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $2,494 7% Off
- NZ$2,319You save $175
 
- Duration - 7 days - Destinations - Zurich, Interlaken, Stein am Rhein - Age Range - Ages 8+ - Price Per Day - $619 - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $4,662 7% Off
- NZ$4,335You save $326
 
- Duration - 5 days - Destinations - Saas-Fee, Weisshorn, Zermatt - Age Range - Ages 16+ - Operated in - Only: German - Price Per Day - $359 - Operator - ASI Reisen - From 7% Off
- NZ$1,795
 
- Duration - 7 days - Destinations - Zurich, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Lucerne - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $680 - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $5,122 7% Off
- NZ$4,764You save $359
 
- At $232 per day, enjoy comfortable stays at Bristol Hotel Zurich with daily breakfast included. Package features complimentary city tours, Lake Zurich ferry rides, and Felsenegg cable car experiences, plus convenient airport transfers and professional guide services. - Duration - 4 days - Destinations - Zurich, Grindelwald, Interlaken - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $421 - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $1,809 7% Off
- NZ$1,683You save $127
 
- Scenic Switzerland by Train494 Reviews by TourRadar travelers- “The scenery and fellow travelers were outstanding.” - DONNA, traveled in October - Premium rail adventure at $400 per day features first-class travel across Switzerland, including UNESCO-listed Bernina Express and Glacier Express routes. Guests stay at Novotel Zurich and Hotel Baren St. Moritz, with daily breakfasts included. - Duration - 9 days - Destinations - Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, Lausanne, Tasch, Zermatt, Tirano, St Moritz - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $675 - Operator - Cosmos - From $6,273 3% Off
- NZ$6,073You save $200
 
- 7 Day Munich And Zurich Including Grindelwald ,Interlaken and Neuschwanstein1 Review by TourRadar travelers- “The accommodations were great and central to everything. The daily communication with the itinerary for the following day was really helpful.” - Mary, traveled in September - This Swiss package at $180 per day includes Hotel Montana Zurich stays, Lake Zurich ferry crossings, and Felsenegg cable car rides. Daily breakfast and transfers are provided while visiting Grindelwald and Interlaken. - Duration - 7 days - Destinations - Munich, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Zurich - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $327 - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $2,464 7% Off
- NZ$2,291You save $172
 
- Duration - 7 days - Destinations - Zurich, Grindelwald, Interlaken, Prague - Age Range - All Ages Welcome - Price Per Day - $402 - Operator - STM Tours LLC - From $3,027 7% Off
- NZ$2,815You save $212
 
What our customers ask about Budget Tours & Trips to Switzerland
- What type of accommodation can I expect on budget tours in Switzerland?- Budget tours provide 2-3 star tourist-class hotels typically located outside city centers with easy access to public transport. In Zurich properties like the Holiday Inn Express or Hotel Montana are common choices while in Interlaken the Alpine Classic Hotel provides standard rooms with essential amenities. The accommodations usually include private bathrooms TV and daily breakfast. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The hotels overall were nice and quaint. As European rooms go smaller than the US but overall were great." These properties focus on practicality over luxury while maintaining comfortable standards. 
- What are the best budget-friendly areas to stay in Switzerland?- The smaller communities of Grindelwald Leysin and Interlaken cost less than big cities like Zurich or Geneva. The Bernese Oberland area combines good value with direct access to key attractions including the Jungfrau and Lake Brienz. Many visitors find these locations offer a more authentic Swiss experience. A TourRadar traveler reports: "Staying in Grindelwald gave us amazing views of the Alps without the high prices of larger cities plus easy access to hiking trails and mountain excursions." 
- Which included activities offer the best value on budget Swiss tours?- The core value comes from scenic rail journeys such as the Golden Pass route and Bernina Express along with guided city walks in Zurich and Lucerne. Popular inclusions feature rides like the cogwheel railway to Gornergrat with views of the Matterhorn. These experiences would cost significantly more if booked separately. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "The train journeys were exceptional and worth every penny - the Glacier Express and Bernina Express provided incredible Alpine views that would be expensive to experience independently." 
- When is the most affordable time to visit Switzerland?- Travel costs drop during the shoulder seasons from April to May and September to October. These periods bring fewer tourists to spots like Lucerne and Interlaken resulting in better hotel rates while maintaining suitable weather for activities. According to a TourRadar traveler: "We traveled end of April/first of May. It was a good time as you got to see the extremes of Switzerland - lots of snow still on the ground but also lovely green in the valleys." 
- How much should I budget for meals not included in the tour?- Set aside USD 40-60 daily for meals outside the tour package. Better deals appear at local cafes and markets in areas like Lucerne's Old Town or Interlaken compared to tourist-focused establishments. Smart choices include family restaurants and neighborhood spots. A TourRadar traveler suggests: "Look for local spots away from tourist areas - we found great Swiss food in smaller family-run restaurants in Grindelwald that were much more reasonable than the main tourist strips." 
- Are entrance fees to attractions included in budget tours?- Standard entrance fees come with most tours covering sites like Chillon Castle and Glacier 3000. Special activities such as Mount Titlis or Jungfraujoch visits usually require additional payment. These optional extras let travelers customize their experience. A TourRadar traveler shares: "Our tour included the main attractions but we paid extra for the Mount Titlis excursion which was USD 165 - still worth it for the amazing views and experience." 




















