Train journey Scenic Rail Adventure

This trip combines the most famous panoramic routes by train, bus and boat. From Zermatt via St. Moritz via Lugano to Lucerne – past icy glaciers, Mediterranean palm trees and deep blue mountain lakes. Embark on this exciting adventure on board the Glacier, Bernina, and Gotthard Panorama Express in five days.

5 days / 4 nights

from $ 1,350

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To Planning

A red locomotive pulls a train through a green mountain landscape.

A person sitting in a train, looking out the window at a mountainous landscape with clouds and a lake.

A tree with red leaves by the shore of a lake, behind it a house with a red roof and a landscape with mountains.

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To Planning

Highlights

Exciting journey along three unique panoramic routes
Picturesque boat trip on Lake Lucerne
"Dolce Vita" in Lugano
A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
Zermatt – the home of the iconic Matterhorn

A steamship station on a lake with mountains in the background and two people walking along the shore.

Sunset over a city by a lake with mountains in the background.

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Travel itinerary

Direction

Overview

Day 1 Journey to Zermatt
Day 2 Ride on the Glacier Express
Day 3 Ride on the Bernina Express
Day 4 Ride on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Day 5 Return journey from Lucerne

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Scenic Rail Adventure from Zermatt to Lucerne

Day 1

Journey to Zermatt

Daily Itinerary

You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Zermatt. Enjoy the journey and the view of the Alps.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

A mountain landscape with a cluster of houses in the valley and a tall, snow-covered peak in the background.

Day 2

Ride on the Glacier Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel on the Glacier Express on a panoramic journey full of variation through the mountains from Zermatt to St. Moritz.

Trip time: approx. 8h

Overnight stay in St. Moritz

A red train is traveling over a viaduct through a mountainous landscape.

Day 3

Ride on the Bernina Express

Daily Itinerary

You take the Bernina Express in the panoramic train to Tirano. After that, you travel on the Bernina Express Bus through the Italian Alps to Lugano.

Trip time: approx. 5h 40min

Overnight stay in Lugano

A red train is crossing a stone bridge in an alpine landscape with mountains and trees.

Day 4

Ride on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Daily Itinerary

You travel to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic coach of the Gotthard Panorama Express. You then cross Lake Lucerne on the historic steam paddle wheeler on your way to Lucerne.

Trip time: approx. 5h 30min

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A couple sits on a train, looking out the window and holding travel guides in their hands.

Day 5

Return journey from Lucerne

Daily Itinerary

Travel by public transport from Lucerne to your destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay.

An old wooden bridge with a tower in the water at sunset.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

April to October

Recommended travel period

June to September

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Three routes full of highlights
These three panoramic routes all have their own charm and many highlights. I can't decide which one I like best.
Daniela