Train Journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Original
Discover Switzerland on a summer journey through all four language regions. The original route of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland combines the most popular panoramic routes on a 1,280-kilometre train journey. This allows you to reach the top sights in Lucerne, St. Moritz or Zermatt in comfort.
8 days / 7 nights
from CHF 1’500
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 2025-04-13.
Spectacular journey on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen
Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
Travel on the Bernina Express on the highest train tracks in Europe
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Itinerary
Lucerne – St. Gallen
Lucerne – St. Gallen
St. Gallen – Lucerne
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 2 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 3 Stay in Zermatt
Day 4 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 5 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 6 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Day 7 Journey on the Voralpen-Express
Day 8 Return journey from St. Gallen
Day 1
Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Itinerary
Start your journey in Switzerland and travel to Lucerne by public transport. From there, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.
Journey time: approx. 2 hours
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 2
Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Itinerary
Travel on the renowned GoldenPass Express to Montreux on Lake Geneva. There you have free time to explore the surrounding area.
Journey time: approx. 3 hours
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 3
Stay in Zermatt
Itinerary
Today's journey takes you to lively Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. Enjoy a day at leisure and spend the night in this charming, traffic-free village.
Journey time: approx. 3h
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 4
Journey on the Glacier Express
Itinerary
Board the Glacier Express, one of the most legendary trains in the world. Enjoy the journey through valleys, mountain passes and the Rhine Gorge.
Journey time: approx. 8 hours
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 5
Journey on the Bernina Express
Itinerary
Enjoy your journey in the panoramic carriage of the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano (IT). From there, the journey continues to Lugano, where you will spend the night.
Journey time: approx. 5h 40min
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 6
Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Itinerary
You travel from Lugano to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express. From there, the journey continues by steamboat to Lucerne.
Journey time: approx. 5h 30min
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 7
Journey on the Voralpen-Express
Itinerary
Discover the rugged beauty of north-eastern Switzerland as you travel on the Voralpen-Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen.
Journey time: approx. 2h 20min
Overnight stay in St. Gallen
Day 8
Return journey from St. Gallen
Itinerary
Start your return journey by public transport. Alternatively, you can also extend your stay in St. Gallen.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
June to October
High season
July to September
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Reliable, convenient and simple
A great journey to discover many beautiful destinations. The high reliability of public transport in Switzerland makes travelling easy and comfortable.
Customise your trip
8 days / 7 nights
from CHF 1’500
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 2025-04-13.
