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 £ 810
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 24.11.2025.
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
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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
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.
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5 days / 4 nights
from £ 810
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 24.11.2025.
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