Train journey

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Stunning Waters

This grand train tour of Switzerland begins in Lucerne on Lake Lucerne. After a good night's sleep, you take the Voralpen Express to St. Gallen the next day. Discover the historic old town and the famous abbey district, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Continuing along the water, this cultural visit brings you to the largest waterfall in Europe, the Rhine Falls, which awaits you in Schaffhausen as the crowning finale.

3 days / 2 nights

from $ 550

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

Aerial view of a cityscape with houses, trees, and a hill in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Aerial view of a city by a lake with mountains in the background and sun rays through clouds.

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Highlights

Journey on the Voralpen Express – with views of Mount Rigi and over the dam across the lake in Rapperswil
UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen
Lucerne on picturesque Lake Lucerne
Rhine Falls – the largest waterfall in Europe

Aerial view of a historic church with surrounding buildings and hills in the background.

A yellow-orange train travels through a green, hilly landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background.

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Travel itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne
Day 2 Ride on the Voralpen Express
Day 3 Return journey from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Stunning Waters from Lucerne to St. Gallen

Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne

Daily Itinerary

You travel to Lucerne by public transport. Take the opportunity to explore the old town and other sights of the city.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A boat with the Swiss flag sails on a river in a city with medieval architecture and a wooden bridge, surrounded by green hills.

Day 2

Ride on the Voralpen Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Voralpen Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen and enjoy the view. You have time in St. Gallen to discover the city.

Trip time: approx. 2h 15min

Overnight stay in St. Gallen

Train on a railway track through a green landscape with a village in the background.

Day 3

Return journey from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein and Schaffhausen

Daily Itinerary

Travel from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen, from where you start your return journey by public transport or extend your stay. In summer, you can also travel from Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen by boat.