Which place is cheaper, Torun or Murren?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Murren or Torun?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Murren and Torun can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Murren or Torun?
Murren
Murren (or Muerren) is a fairly expensive destination, as it's a small town in a very popular area for travelers in the Jungfrau region of Switzerland. The town sits up on the side of the mountain above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, and is mostly car free. Getting here involves a ride on a gondola and cog-rail. The main activities in Murren are skiing in winter and outdoor activities in the summer, all of which tend to be a bit pricey. However, the price is well warranted according to most visitors, as the mountain scenery is top notch, the food is excellent, and the activities are world-class.
Torun
Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Switzerland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Switzerland, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMurren $407Torun $31
The average daily cost (per person) in Murren is $407, while the average daily cost in Torun is $31. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Murren and Torun in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMurren $217Torun $14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMurren $434Torun $28
Compare Hotels in Murren and Torun
Looking for a hotel in Murren or Torun? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Murren Hotel Prices and Torun Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Murren $50Torun $4.87
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Torun
Also for Torun, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Torun to Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN: $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Murren or Torun?
Prices for flights to both Torun and Murren change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayMurren $150Torun $9.72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Murren
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Murren.
- Sunset hike with outdoor Cheese Fondue dinner: $167
Typical Food Prices in Torun
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:
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Ice Cream$0.65
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Gingerbread$0.62
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Sandwich$1.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun
For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
- Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Murren $59Torun $4.50
Tours and Activities in Murren
Here are a few actual costs in Murren for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Speedriding Tandem Experience in Switzerland: $279
- Sledding adventure with Chocolate degustation: $129
- Swiss countryside tour in free-cars town: $123
Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun
For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Gingerbread Cooking Class$2.36
Tours and Activities in Torun
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.
- Discover A Walking Adventure: $81
- Romantic tour in Torun: $81
- Private Walking Tour of a Medieval Town: $83
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Walking Tour of the medieval Toruń : $100
- Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour: $119
- Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $125
- Magic Christmas tour in Torun: $135
- Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMurren $19Torun $4.96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Murren and Torun, we can see that Murren is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Murren would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Murren than you might in Torun.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Murren Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Murren or Torun?
Torun has a larger population, and is about 460 times larger than the population of Murren. When comparing the sizes of Murren and Torun, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.