Train journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – East West

Experience Switzerland in panoramic mode in a train going from east to west – 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 $ 1,010

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

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Highlights

Picturesque panoramic trips on the GoldenPass Express, Voralpen-Express, Treno Gottardo, and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway
UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen
Alpine romanticism in Andermatt – enjoy impressive views and pure idyll
Lucerne on idyllic Lake Lucerne
Beautiful vineyards and landscapes on the shores of Lake Geneva

A train travels through vineyards with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

A Baroque cathedral with two towers, surrounded by old buildings and a square with fountains; people are walking in sunny weather.

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Travel itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Journey to St. Gallen
Day 2 Ride on the Voralpen-Express
Day 3 Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Day 4 Trip to Andermatt
Day 5 Travel with Treno Gottardo to Zurich

Map of Switzerland with the route of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - East West from St. Gallen to Zurich

Day 1

Journey to St. Gallen

Daily 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

Ride on the Voralpen-Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Voralpen-Express from St. Gallen to Lucerne and enjoy a train journey through picturesque landscapes.

Trip time: approx. 2h 15min

Overnight stay in Lucerne

Day 3

Ride on the GoldenPass Express

Daily Itinerary

First you travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express past beautiful lakes and mountains to Interlaken. There you 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

Trip to Andermatt

Daily Itinerary

The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway takes you from Montreux via Brig to Andermatt.

Trip time: approx. 3h 45min

Overnight stay in Andermatt

Day 5

Travel with Treno Gottardo to Zurich

Daily Itinerary

You can enjoy the breathtaking Swiss mountain landscape on the trip from Andermatt to Göschenen. Your journey then continues with 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
From east to west, you will discover the most beautiful routes in Switzerland on board various trains. Along the way, you have time to explore a variety of destinations.
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