Train journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Vineyards and Valleys

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland takes you on a relaxing journey through the most beautiful vineyards and valleys in Switzerland. Let yourself be enchanted by the picturesque vineyard terraces of the Lavaux region on Lake Geneva and enjoy the magical sight of the Matterhorn in Zermatt. The charming Lötschberg mountain route takes you back to Interlaken on an impressive journey.

3 days / 2 nights

from $ 640

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Lake Geneva and view of Cully in Lavaux in the canton of Vaud

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Highlights

The spectacular vineyards of Lavaux – UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
Interlaken – the gateway to Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
Breathtaking views on the Lötschberg mountain route with the BLS Railroad
Montreux on the wide expanse of Lake Geneva

A mountain landscape with a cluster of houses in the valley, a snow-capped peak in the background, framed by autumn-colored branches.

City view with river, boats, and surrounding mountains in the background.

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Travel itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Ride on the GoldenPass Express
Day 2 Stay in Zermatt
Day 3 Ride on the Lötschberg mountain orute

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Vines and Valleys from Interlaken

Day 1

Ride on the GoldenPass Express

Daily Itinerary

Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Interlaken. There you board the famous Goldenpass Express and enjoy the panoramic journey to Montreux.

Trip time: approx. 3h 15min

Overnight stay in Montreux

Day 2

Stay in Zermatt

Daily Itinerary

You travel by train 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 3

Ride on the Lötschberg mountain orute

Daily Itinerary

As the final part of your tour, the spectacular Lötschberg mountain route takes you back to Interlaken via Brig and Spiez. Here you can extend your stay or travel by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland.

Trip time: approx. 2h 45min

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

January to December

Recommended travel period

May to October

High season

July, August

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

For wine enthusiasts
As an avid wine enthusiast, I realized along the way how exciting Switzerland is as a wine country. I was particularly fascinated by the vines on the terraces in Lavaux on Lake Geneva.
Nora