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
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.
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
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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
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.
Tailor the trip to your needs.
5 days / 4 nights
from $ 1,010
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.