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Die Albulastrecke entlang des Lago Biancos

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - The Classic

7 days / 6 nights

from CHF 1310
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Take in the very best of Switzerland on this exciting 7-day itinerary. Travelling by rail throughout, marvel at the diversity of bustling cities and shimmering lakes; from snow-capped mountain peaks to palm-tree lined streets. With panoramic carriages, these trains and destinations truly offer something for everyone.

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - The Classic

from CHF 1310

7 days / 6 nights

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland Classic Map

Highlights

  • Gotthard Panorama Express
  • Bernina Express
  • St. Moritz
  • Glacier Express
  • Zermatt with the Matterhorn
  • GoldenPass Express
  • Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Nadine Eggler

«Discovering Switzerland on a scenic train is an unforgettable experience.»

Nadine - Our Switzerland expert

Your itinerary

Lucerne - Lugano - Tirano - St. Moritz - Zermatt - Montreux - Interlaken - Lucerne
  • Der Vierwaldstaettersee und die Stadt Luzern
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  • Lucerne on Lake Lucerne
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Day 1

From your starting point in Switzerland, take public transport to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Highlights: Lucerne Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, Musegg Wall

 

Uferpromenade am Vierwaldstättersee in Luzern

Day 2

Lucerne - Lugano / approx. 5h 30

Today you cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Flüelen and travel in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express to Lugano. Overnight stay in Lugano.

Highlights: Gotthard Panorama Express, Lugano, Gotthard Tunnel

Das Dampfschiff in Luzern ist für die Abfahrt bereit

Day 3

Lugano - Tirano / ca. 3h 20

Tirano - St. Moritz / ca. 2h 20

Travel by Bernina Express bus through the Italian Alps to Tirano. Continue with the Bernina Express in the panorama coach to St. Moritz. Overnight stay in St. Moritz.

Highlights: Tirano, Lago Bianco, Bernina Express, St. Moritz

Der Bernina Express bei seiner Fahrt über die Albulastrecke

Day 4

St. Moritz - Zermatt / approx. 8h

Today, the world-famous Glacier Express takes you from St. Moritz to Zermatt in eight hours on an exciting panorama train ride. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Highlights: St. Moritz, Landwasser Viaduct, Rhine gorge, Oberalp pass, Matterhorn

Der Glacier Express in Disentis mit Kloster im Hintregrund

Day 5

Zermatt - Montreux / approx. 2h 30

Today you travel towards Montreux. The rest of the day is at your leisure to discover the Swiss Riviera. Overnight stay in Montreux.

Highlights: Montreux Riviera, Lake Geneva, Lavaux vineyards, Chillon Castle

 

Panorama von Zermatt

Day 6

Montreux - Interlaken / approx. 3h

From Montreux, the GoldenPass Express takes you directly to Interlaken. Golden vineyards, alpine pastures and picturesque villages accompany you along the way. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Highlights: Gstaad, GoldenPass Express, Interlaken

Auf der Grand Train Tour of Switzerland in der Goldenpass Line von Interlaken nach Montreux im Sommer

Day 7

Travel with the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Lucerne. From Lucerne, take public transport back or to your next destination.

Highlights: Lucerne Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne, Musegg Wall.

tell-pass mit Luzern im Bild im Sommer

Inclusions

  • Rail journey from your starting point in Switzerland and back
  • Overnight stay with breakfast in Lucerne, Lugano, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Montreux and Interlaken
  • Seat reservation on the Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express, Glacier Express and GoldenPass Express
  • Upgrade on board the Gotthard Panorama Express to 1st class
  • From price applies per person in a 3-star double room, 2nd class, basic half-fare card
  • Booking period: all year round
  • Travel period: 15.04. - 09.10.2024 & 13.04. - 07.10.2025
  • Price example calculated on 02.09.2024 for 13.04.2025

Good to know

  • Travel documents are sent by email if possible, in exceptional cases by post.
  • The trip can also be booked in reverse
  • Additional overnight stays in all destinations bookable
  • The route in the Bernina Express from Tirano to Lugano takes place in 2nd class bus.
  • Table reservations on the boat can be made directly via +41 41 367 67 67 or online at www.lakelucerne.ch.
  • The journey on the Bernina Express from Lugano to Tirano is in coach 2nd class
  • Here you can find the current timetables.
  • The SBB luggage transport from hotel to hotel can be added in the booking process

Tips: 

  • Benefit from over 100 2 for 1 offer and save up to CHF 4,500 with the Swiss Coupon Pass.
  • Would you like to make someone happy? Give the trip away as a voucher.
  • Download the app for the Grand Train tour of Switzerland now and playfully collect points for great offers while discovering the "must see" spots.
  • You can find more inspiration for your trip at our partner MySwitzerland.com/classictour
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