The 15 Best Cable Car Rides in Switzerland

1.Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,229 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86Our pick

Start in central Zurich at 1pm for a guided city tour by air-conditioned coach, a walk through Old Town, a ferry ride from Meilen to Horgen, and the cable car to Felsenegg. Guides such as Marianne, Lars, and Sofia have been praised for clear commentary and practical tips. The tour ends back at Sihlquai Bus Station around 5:30pm.

“The tour was nice and gives you just enough time to enjoy each stop. The only thing I would change would be to give the option to be dropped off at Old Town or the Bus Terminal - especially since it would be easy to let people off at Old Town as the bus does the final drive through Old Town.”

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2.Zurich Walking Tour With Cruise and Aerial Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $111Top rated

Spend about six hours with a local English-speaking guide exploring Zurich’s Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Lindenhof, ETH, and Lake Zurich. Ride the Polybahn funicular, public transport, a ferry, and either a cable car to Felsenegg or a train to Uetliberg. Guides such as Greg and Patricia bring history, humor, and practical help to a busy day.

“Our tour guide,Greg, was knowledgeable, kind, and oh, so funny. He took us on a grand tour of Zurich, through old town, the shopping district (fancy) and kept us entertained with stories, interesting facts and historical events. We traveled on a funicular, a train, a bus, a ferry and a cable car. It truly was a perfect day! I would give Greg an A++++!”

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3.Mt Titlis Cable Car from Engelberg with Ice Flyer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Make your own way to Engelberg for return cable-car access to Mt Titlis. Ride the rotating TITLIS Rotair, cross the 3,041-metre Cliff Walk, enter a 5,000-year-old glacier cave, and take the Ice Flyer over snowy crevasses. This is a self-guided mountain visit, not a guided tour, so arrive early and plan your own route.

“All of it was really good fantastic scenery the ice flyer was the best part, the weather was good so we could see for miles. The food and service in the restaurant was good and the price was reasonable.”

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4.3 in 1: Zurich Walking Tour – Cruise on the Lake – Cable Car Ride to Felsenegg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about six hours with guides such as Greg, Patricia, or Vasi, touring Zurich’s Old Town, riding public transport, cruising Lake Zurich, and taking the cable car to Felsenegg. Expect a brisk, varied day with hills, cobblestones, forest paths, and wide views toward the lake and Alps. Lunch is not included.

“This tour is exactly as advertised! The city tour took two hours, we broke for 30 minutes for lunch, then walked to the dock for the ferry - we sailed for 45 minutes - then took a bus to the gondola ride. We stayed at the top for about 40 minutes and then took a train back to Zurich for an in time finish. We took a tram and a funicular too! Some parts of the walk are steeply inclined, and I wouldn’t recommend this for anyone with mobility restrictions. Our tour with Greg was mostly older people and no one had any trouble with it. Greg was very engaging…”

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5.Mount First Gondola Ride from Grindelwald

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 206 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Take the unguided gondola from Grindelwald to Mt. First at 2,168 meters. Your round-trip ticket includes the First Cliff Walk, with free time for the Bachalpsee hike, restaurant, and paid rides such as First Flyer and Mountain Cart. Go early for the calmest visit.

“Stunning views from the top! Easy entry due to electronic tickets, we were able to skip the line since we already had tickets. Suggestions would be to list directions to the tour in the description. I had to call the tour provider and was told where the tour was. If it’s your first time in Switzerland, you may need some direction. But overall, great experience and well worth it!”

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6.Harder Kulm – Top of Interlaken – Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 196 reviews · from $54

Take the unguided funicular from Interlaken Ost to Harder Kulm, 1,322 meters above sea level. Your ticket covers the ride, Two-Lakes-Bridge, and viewing platform, with time for photos, a restaurant meal, or a short walk. Allow one to four hours, and expect possible summer queues.

“Las vistas de los alpes y de la ciudad de Interlaken, impresionante! Con excelentes instalaciones y personal atento, muchas organizacion”

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7.Glacier 3000 Ticket Including Cable Car and Peak Walk by Tissot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Make your own way to Les Diablerets, collect your ticket, and ride the panoramic cable car to Glacier 3000. At the summit, cross the Peak Walk by Tissot, walk beside the glacier, use the Ice Express chairlift, and visit the snow park. Allow about three hours, dress warmly, and choose a clear day.

“Attraction was closed due to Wx. Still waiting my refund from Viator. Customer agent said that refund should be asked 24-48h before (yes, you need to know exactly in advance how will be the weather in 2 days ). Maybe with this information I could work as a weather forecast analist..”

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8.Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Lucerne with Eiger Express Gondola

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $373

From Lucerne, ride the Eiger Express from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier, then take the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 meters. A multilingual guide handles the transport, tickets, and route, with stops in Interlaken, the Sphinx Observatory, Alpine Sensation, and the Ice Palace. Bring warm shoes, sunglasses, water, and patience for mountain weather.

“Best of Switzerland Tours hosted a group for the 10 hour day trip to Jungfraujoch from Lucerne. The tour was exceptional and our host Fernando ensured that things ran smoothly and on time. Everything was done for us and the skip the line tickets were a great option on a busy holiday weekend. Fernando provided great insight into the region during our drive to Grindelwald and was highly supportive. The weather played its part and gave us moments of absolute clarity for some of the most spectacular views. We enjoyed every moment of the tour and highly recommend it to other travellers.”

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9.Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $191

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Stans by air-conditioned coach, then ride a 19th-century funicular and the open-top CabriO cable car to 1,900 meters. You get time in Lucerne, a short hike to Marmot Park, and views of more than 10 lakes. The mountain portion is independent, with tickets and instructions provided.

“The guide was terrible. Didn’t explain anything to us was rude Your brochure on what happens should be rewritten to explain step by step on what happens. That you have free time to see the lion monument we thought the guide was takinRead more”

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10.CabriO World’s first Open Top Cable Car Ticket to Mt Stanserhorn

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Travel from Stans to Mt. Stanserhorn by 19th-century funicular and open-top CabriO cable car. A Stanserhorn Ranger can explain the peaks, lakes, history, and alpine flowers before you follow the 30-minute summit trail. Finish with 360-degree views and a meal at the revolving Rondorama restaurant.

“You can walk down halfway to the bottom on a nice trail. No need to reserve a space to walk down. If planning on taking the gondola down you need to reserve a spot.”

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11.Lugano Region Guided Excursion from Lugano to Monte San Salvatore by funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Start at Lugano’s tourist office at 10 a.m. for a small guided walk through Piazza della Riforma, Santa Maria degli Angeli, and LAC before riding the funicular to Monte San Salvatore. Your guide explains Lugano’s culture and history, then gives you time for the summit views. The tour ends at 1 p.m. in Paradiso.

“Excellent tour, excellent price. Very fun experience. The funicular was so much fun. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us great tips on the city. The views on Mt. San Salvatore, was something everyone visiting Lake Lugano should see. Stunning.”

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12.Best of Zürich & Surroundings: Walking Tour, Cable Car and Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 26 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

This 4.5-hour guided tour combines Zurich’s medieval old town, financial district, university quarter, Lake Zurich, a ferry crossing, and a cable car to Felsenegg. English is offered, though some departures may mix languages. Guides such as Lars and Annette have earned praise for clear local advice. Expect a brisk overview with some time spent riding between sights.

“The tour is great and we’ll worth it for the amazing views. If you’re doing it in winter, dress warmly and be prepared for a short walk on snow. Annette was our guide and she was great and also gave us amazing local restaurant and bar recommendations!”

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13.Mount Titlis Cable Car with Ice Flyer and Lucerne from Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $233

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zurich to Lucerne and Engelberg, then ride the Rotair cable car up Mount Titlis. You’ll have time for the Ice Flyer chairlift, ice cave, snow tubing, and Cliff Walk, plus free time in Lucerne. The English-speaking driver guide provides transport, maps, meeting times, and basic orientation.

“If you love chocolate, this place to go one of the few places where you get to taste the product to the full extent”

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14.Cabrio Cable Car to Stanserhorn Half-Day Trip from Luzern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours 5 minutes (approx.) · from $236

From Lucerne, you’ll take a short train ride to Stans, a historic funicular, and the world’s first double-decker open-roof CabriO cable car to Stanserhorn. A local guide, including guides such as Michael, leads the small group. You’ll have about two hours at the summit for views, a walk, or a meal.

“Our guide, Michael was great! The cable car ride was amazing. Unfortunately the weather was stormy so we didn’t see much. Suggest checking out the weather and canceling before 24 hours of the tour, unless you are ok with not seeing much. We actually had a blast! A hike in the rain, the eeriness of the clouds we were in and warm tea afterwards.”

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15.Mt. Pilatus Gondola and Aerial Cableway Ticket from Kriens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel independently from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm, changing from the 30-minute panorama gondola to the five-minute Dragon Ride cableway at Fräkmüntegg. At 2,132 meters, you have time for views, short walks, Dragon World, and mountain food before returning the same way. No guide, meals, parking, or extra activities are included.

“If in Zurich this is worth a day trip for the amazing views and cable car ride! Also a look around lovely Luzern! If you buy the train ticket and cable car at the sbb ticket office at Zurich hb you get a 12 franc discount for this. Although it's an expensive day out it's worth it!”

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