An electric road trip is also possible: discover the most beautiful places in Switzerland over 1,600 kilometres in an electric vehicle. Thanks to the dense network of charging stations and the option to charge your electric car overnight at your hotel, you're guaranteed not to run out of power. A full driving experience with a wonderful mix of sights and mountain passes on the E-Grand Tour of Switzerland.
9 days / 8 nights
from CHF 1’170
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Rental not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 2024-05-04.
Sustainable driving pleasure over spectacular Alpine passes
UNESCO-World Heritage Sites – 13 cultural and natural treasures of Switzerland
Eight unique stages to the most popular sights
Four language regions - linguistic diversity on one route
Over 200 charging stations along the route
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Journey from Zurich to St. Gallen
Day 3 Journey from St. Gallen to St. Moritz
Day 4 Journey from St. Moritz to Lugano
Day 5 Journey from Lugano to Zermatt
Day 6 Journey from Zermatt to Lausanne
Day 7 Journey from Lausanne to Interlaken
Day 8 Journey from Interlaken to Lucerne
Day 9 Journey from Lucerne to Zurich and return journey
Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Itinerary
You travel from your individual starting point to Zurich.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Journey from Zurich to St. Gallen
Itinerary
Pick up your electric hire car for eight days and drive from Zurich via the Rhine Falls to St. Gallen.
Distance: 150 km
Overnight stay in St. Gallen
Day 3
Journey from St. Gallen to St. Moritz
Itinerary
Ride from St. Gallen to St. Moritz. Enjoy the view of the Swiss Alps during the ride.
Distance: 219 km
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 4
Journey from St. Moritz to Lugano
Itinerary
The journey continues to Lugano. The city has a Mediterranean climate and exudes the feeling of dolce vita. Enjoy your time in these charming surroundings.
Distance: 223 km
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 5
Journey from Lugano to Zermatt
Itinerary
From Lugano, you travel via Ascona and Bellinzona over the St. Gotthard Pass and the Furka Pass to Täsch. From there, take the train to car-free Zermatt.
Distance: 260 km
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 6
Journey from Zermatt to Lausanne
Itinerary
You travel from Zermatt to Täsch. Your journey takes you through Valais to Montreux and Lausanne. Enjoy the scenery along the way.
Distance: 180 km
Overnight stay in Lausanne
Day 7
Journey from Lausanne to Interlaken
Itinerary
From Lausanne, travel to medieval Fribourg, through the Gruyère region to Interlaken. Discover the charming towns and beautiful scenery along the way.
Distance: 173 km
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 8
Journey from Interlaken to Lucerne
Itinerary
Travel from Interlaken via Bern and the Emmental valley to Lucerne. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of Lake Sempach and the Entlebuch.
Distance: 240 km
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 9
Journey from Lucerne to Zurich and return journey
Itinerary
Ride from Lucerne via Rapperswil along Lake Zurich to Zurich. You can expect great views of the lake and the surrounding countryside during your ride.
Distance: 140 km
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
June to September
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Exciting, varied and sustainable
Exploring Switzerland by electric car is exciting, varied and sustainable at the same time.
Customise your trip
9 days / 8 nights
from CHF 1’170
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Rental not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 2024-05-04.
