Train Journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – East West

Experience Switzerland in panoramic mode – from the rolling hills and historic architecture of the east to the majestic mountains in the west. A varied crossing of the Alps by train that lets you immerse yourself more deeply in the diversity of this unique country on every route.

5 days / 4 nights

from CHF 790

Planning

Cathedral of St. Gallen from a bird's eye view and sunshine

Planning

Highlights

Picturesque panoramic journeys on the GoldenPass Express, Voralpen-Express, Treno Gottardo and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway
UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen
Alpine romance in Andermatt – enjoy impressive views and pure idyll
Lucerne on idyllic Lake Lucerne
Beautiful vineyards and landscapes on the shores of Lake Geneva

A train travels through vineyards with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A Baroque cathedral with two towers, surrounded by old buildings and a square with fountains; people are walking in sunny weather.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Travelling to St. Gallen
Day 2 Journey on the Voralpen-Express
Day 3 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 4 Journey to Andermatt
Day 5 Journey with Treno Gottardo to Zurich

Map of Switzerland with the route of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - East West from St. Gallen to Zurich

Day 1

Travelling to St. Gallen

Itinerary

Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to St. Gallen. Here you have time to discover the city and its sights.

Overnight stay in St. Gallen

Day 2

Journey on the Voralpen-Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Voralpen-Express from St. Gallen to Lucerne and enjoy a train journey through picturesque landscapes.

Journey time: approx. 2h 15min

Overnight stay in Lucerne

Day 3

Journey on the GoldenPass Express

Itinerary

First travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express past beautiful lakes and mountains to Interlaken. There board the GoldenPass Express and experience a unique panoramic journey to Montreux on Lake Geneva.

Journey time: approx. 5h 20min

Overnight stay in Montreux

Day 4

Journey to Andermatt

Itinerary

The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway takes you reliably from Montreux via Brig to Andermatt.

Journey time: approx. 3h 45min

Overnight stay in Andermatt

Day 5

Journey with Treno Gottardo to Zurich

Itinerary

From Andermatt to Göschenen, you can enjoy the breathtaking mountain scenery of Switzerland. Your journey then continues on the Treno Gottardo to Zurich. From there, you start your return or onward journey by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

January to December

Recommended travel period

May to September

High season

July, August

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Exciting Journeys from East to West
Travelling east to west on board various trains, discover the most beautiful rail routes in Switzerland. Explore a variety of destinations at your leisure along the way.
Celia