An orange train travels along a lake, surrounded by green hills.

Voralpen-Express

Rail vacations Picturesque trip through the heart of Switzerland

The route of the Voralpen-Express connects St. Gallen with Lucerne and takes you through idyllic landscapes and historic towns. In Rapperswil, the modern train crosses the Seedamm at the narrowest point of Lake Zurich and offers you a unique view of the water and the surrounding mountains.

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Highlights

Over the Seedamm near Rapperswil with views over the vast Lake Zurich
The Sitter Viaduct – at 325 ft the highest railroad viaduct in Switzerland
Past the popular mountains for excursions in Central Switzerland: Rigi, Mythen and Pilatus
Hilly landscapes and rustic charm in Toggenburg
Famous for its traditional culture and excellent cheese – the Appenzellerland

A regional train travels along a road by the lake shore, with snow-covered mountains in the background.

A large railway bridge crosses a green valley with a red house below.

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Our Voralpen-Express trips

Cathedral of St. Gallen from a bird's eye view and sunshine

Six unique train routes in Switzerland from east to west
Panoramic trip on the GoldenPass Express
Overnight stays in St. Gallen, Lucerne, Montreux, and Andermatt

5 days / 4 nights from $ 1,010

Travel period : January to December

A red train travels through a snowy winter landscape with mountains in the background.

Four panoramic trains on one trip
Overnight stays in St. Gallen, Lucerne, Locarno, Montreux, and Interlaken
Mountain excursions to the Jungfraujoch and Mount Rigi

9 days / 8 nights from $ 1,450

Travel period : November to April

Waterfall with castle in the background, surrounded by lush vegetation.

Journey on the Voralpen Express
Overnight stays in Lucerne and St. Gallen
Excursion to the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen

3 days / 2 nights from $ 450

Travel period : January to December

A train passing through green hills with mountains in the background.

Travel on the Voralpen Express, Treno Gottardo, and the Centovalli Railway
Overnight stays in Lucerne, Locarno, and Montreux

4 days / 3 nights from $ 600

Travel period : January to December

Bestseller

A train travels through a green landscape with mountains in the background and a lake under a bright sunset.

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and Voralpen-Express
Top sights in Switzerland
Bookable with luggage transport

8 days / 7 nights from $ 1,830

Travel period : April to October

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