Train journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Lakes and Peaks
Climb aboard and discover Switzerland in all its facets – on a round trip with the most famous panoramic trains. Let the most beautiful lakes and the highest and most famous mountains in the Alps enchant you. Two short side trips to Italy are included. Whether it's the picture-book scenery of Montreux, the Matterhorn, or the wild Engadine mountains – every route has a new highlight in store.
6 days / 5 nights
from $ 1,370
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.
Travel with the Bernina Express on the highest train tracks in Europe
The Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
From the mountains to Lake Geneva with the GoldenPass Express
A touch of elegance in the mountain world of St. Moritz
Centovalli Railway – a romantic train ride through the "valley of a hundred valleys"
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Travel itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Journey to Interlaken
Day 2 Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Day 3 Stay in Zermatt
Day 4 Ride on the Centovalli Railway
Day 5 Ride on the Bernina Express
Day 6 Return journey from St. Moritz
Day 1
Journey to Interlaken
Daily Itinerary
Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne. Take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.
Travel time: approx. 1h 50min
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 2
Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Daily Itinerary
You travel in the panoramic train car of the GoldenPass Express to Montreux on Lake Geneva.
Trip time: approx. 3h 15min
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 3
Stay in Zermatt
Daily Itinerary
The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway takes you from Montreux to Zermatt. Here you have time to discover the beautiful village at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Trip time: approx. 2h 30min
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 4
Ride on the Centovalli Railway
Daily Itinerary
Today you will travel briefly through Italy on the Centovalli Railway and then on to Ticino. Enjoy the beautiful route through picturesque valleys and along deep gorges.
Trip time: approx. 5h 15min
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 5
Ride on the Bernina Express
Daily Itinerary
From Lugano, you first travel on the Bernina Express bus to Tirano (IT). The journey continues in the panoramic train car of the Bernina Express to St. Moritz. A spectacular journey on the UNESCO World Heritage route of the Rhaetian Railway.
Trip time: approx. 5h 45min
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 6
Return journey from St. Moritz
Daily Itinerary
Return to your final destination in Switzerland by public transport. Alternatively, you can also extend your stay in St. Moritz.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
February to November
Recommended travel period
May to September
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Between lakes and peaks
This tour offers you the best of Switzerland's diversity. Between lakes and peaks, you will discover impressive towns and panoramic routes along the way.
Tailor the trip to your needs.
6 days / 5 nights
from $ 1,370
Price applies per adult traveling with Half-Fare travelcard in 2nd class and staying in a 3-star double room.