Train Journey

Glacier, Bernina and Centovalli Express

This journey combines the two railway highlights – the Glacier Express and Bernina Express – with another exciting panoramic train in the south. The nostalgic Centovalli-railway takes you through the valley of a hundred valleys to the Mediterranean city of Lugano.

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Highlights

  • Picturesque journey on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
  • Centovalli Railway – a romantic train ride through the "valley of a hundred valleys"
  • With breathtaking panoramic views over the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres above sea level
  • Zermatt - home to the iconic Matterhorn
  • The impressive Landwasser Viaduct – 65 metres high, 142 metres long and part of the Rhaetian Railway's UNESCO World Heritage Site

A red train travels on a viaduct through a green mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks.
A red Bernina Express train travels through an alpine landscape with snow-covered mountains in the background.
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Itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1 Arrival in Chur
  • Day 2 Journey on the Glacier Express
  • Day 3 Ride on the Centovalli-railway
  • Day 4 Journey on the Bernina Express
  • Day 5 Return journey from Chur

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Day 1

Arrival in Chur

Itinerary

Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Chur.

Overnight stay in Chur
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Day 2

Journey on the Glacier Express

Itinerary

Travel from Chur to Zermatt on the Glacier Express. Enjoy the impressive scenery of the Swiss Alps along the way.

Journey time: approx. 6 hours

Overnight stay in Zermatt
A panoramic train with red accents winds through an alpine landscape with colorful wildflowers, with the Matterhorn in the background under a sunny sky.
Day 3

Ride on the Centovalli-railway

Itinerary

Take regional trains to Brig and then Centovalli-railway to Locarno and on to Lugano.

Journey time: approx. 5h 15min

Overnight stay in Lugano
Train on a bridge over a gorge with a river in a mountainous landscape.
Day 4

Journey on the Bernina Express

Itinerary

Take the Bernina Express bus from Lugano to Tirano. Then travel to Chur on the Bernina Express train.

Overnight stay in Chur
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Day 5

Return journey from Chur

Itinerary

Travel by public transport to the end point of your trip in Switzerland. Or extend your stay and discover even more.

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When is the best time to travel?

Travel period
February to October
Recommended travel period
June to October
High season
July to September

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What our Switzerland expert says

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My highlight – the Oberalp Pass

I particularly liked the Oberalp Pass with its wide, breathtaking view of the valley.

Marie

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