Train Journey Scenic Rail Adventure

This journey combines the most famous panoramic routes by train, bus and boat. From Zermatt via St. Moritz via Lugano to Lucerne – past icy glaciers, Mediterranean palm trees and deep blue mountain lakes. Embark on this exciting adventure on board the Glacier, Bernina and Gotthard Panorama Express.

5 days / 4 nights

from CHF 1,070

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Planning

A red locomotive pulls a train through a green mountain landscape.

A person sitting in a train, looking out the window at a mountainous landscape with clouds and a lake.

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Planning

Highlights

Exciting journey along three unique panoramic routes
Picturesque boat trip on Lake Lucerne
"Dolce Vita" in Lugano
A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
Zermatt – the home of the iconic Matterhorn

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Sunset over a city by a lake with mountains in the background.

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Itinerary

Direction

Overview

Day 1 Travelling to Zermatt
Day 2 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 3 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 4 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Day 5 Return journey from Lucerne

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Scenic Rail Adventure from Zermatt to Lucerne

Day 1

Travelling to Zermatt

Itinerary

You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Zermatt. Enjoy the journey and the view of the Alps.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

A mountain landscape with a cluster of houses in the valley and a tall, snow-covered peak in the background.

Day 2

Journey on the Glacier Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Glacier Express on a varied panoramic journey through the mountains from Zermatt to St. Moritz.

Journey time: approx. 8 hours

Overnight stay in St. Moritz

A red train is traveling over a viaduct through a mountainous landscape.

Day 3

Journey on the Bernina Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Bernina Express to Tirano in the panoramic carriage. Then take the Bernina Express bus through the Italian Alps to Lugano.

Journey time: approx. 5h 40min

Overnight stay in Lugano

A red train is crossing a stone bridge in an alpine landscape with mountains and trees.

Day 4

Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Itinerary

Travel to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express. Then take the boat across the length of Lake Lucerne.

Journey time: approx. 5h 30min

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A couple sits on a train, looking out the window and holding travel guides in their hands.

Day 5

Return journey from Lucerne

Itinerary

Travel by public transport from Lucerne to your destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay.

An old wooden bridge with a tower in the water at sunset.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

April to October

Recommended travel period

June to September

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Three routes filled with highlights
These three panoramic routes each have their own individual charm and many highlights. I can't decide which one I like the best.
Daniela