Train Journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Lakes and Peaks
Jump aboard and discover Switzerland in all its facets – on a round trip with the most famous panoramic trains. Let yourself be enchanted by the most beautiful lakes and the highest mountains in the Alps. Two short detours to Italy are also included. Whether the picture-book scenery of Montreux, the Matterhorn or the wild Engadine mountains - every route has a new highlight in store.
6 days / 5 nights
from CHF 1,100
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 10/26/2025.
Travel with the Bernina Express on the highest train tracks in Europe
Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
From the mountains to Lake Geneva with the GoldenPass Express
A touch of elegance in the mountain world of St. Moritz
Centovalli-Railway – a romantic train journey through the "valley of a hundred valleys"
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Interlaken
Day 2 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 3 Stay in Zermatt
Day 4 Journey on the Centovalli-Railway
Day 5 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 6 Return journey from St. Moritz
Day 1
Arrival in Interlaken
Itinerary
Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne. Take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.
Journey time: approx. 1h 50min
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 2
Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Itinerary
Travel in the panoramic carriage of the GoldenPass Express to Montreux on Lake Geneva.
Journey time: approx. 3h 15min
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 3
Stay in Zermatt
Itinerary
The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway takes you from Montreux to Zermatt. Here you have time to discover the beautiful village at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Journey time: approx. 2h 30min
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 4
Journey on the Centovalli-Railway
Itinerary
Today you will travel briefly through Italy on the Centovalli railway and then on to Ticino. Enjoy the beautiful route through picturesque valleys and along deep gorges.
Journey time: approx. 5h 15min
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 5
Journey on the Bernina Express
Itinerary
From Lugano, you first travel on the Bernina Express bus to Tirano (IT). The journey continues in the panoramic carriage of the Bernina Express to St. Moritz. A spectacular journey on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.
Journey time: approx. 5h 45min
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 6
Return journey from St. Moritz
Itinerary
Return journey by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland. Alternatively, you can also extend your stay in St. Moritz.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
February to November
Recommended travel period
May to September
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Between Lakes and Peaks
This tour showcases the diversity of Switzerland. Discover impressive cities and panoramic journeys on route between lakes and peaks.
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6 days / 5 nights
from CHF 1,100
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 10/26/2025.
