Train Journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Stunning Waters

The journey begins in Lucerne on its namesake lake. After a good night's sleep, the next day you take the Voralpen-Express to St. Gallen. Discover the historic old town and the famous abbey district, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Continuing along the water, the largest waterfall in Europe awaits you in Schaffhausen as the crowning finale.

3 days / 2 nights

from CHF 370

Planning

Waterfall with castle in the background, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Aerial view of a cityscape with houses, trees, and a hill in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Aerial view of a city by a lake with mountains in the background and sun rays through clouds.

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Planning

Highlights

Journey on the Voralpen-Express – with views of the Rigi and over the Rapperswil causeway
UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen
Lucerne on picturesque Lake Lucerne
Rhine Falls - the largest waterfall in Europe

Aerial view of a historic church with surrounding buildings and hills in the background.

A yellow-orange train travels through a green, hilly landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival Lucerne
Day 2 Journey on the Voralpen-Express
Day 3 Return journey from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Stunning Waters from Lucerne to St. Gallen

Day 1

Arrival Lucerne

Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne by public transport. Take the opportunity to explore the old town and other sights of the city.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A boat with the Swiss flag sails on a river in a city with medieval architecture and a wooden bridge, surrounded by green hills.

Day 2

Journey on the Voralpen-Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Voralpen-Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen and enjoy the view. In St. Gallen, you have time to discover the city.

Journey time: approx. 2h 15min

Overnight stay in St. Gallen

Train on a railway track through a green landscape with a village in the background.

Day 3

Return journey from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen

Itinerary

Travel from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen, from where you start your return journey by public transport or extend your stay. In summer, you can also travel from Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen by boat.