Train Journey

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Classic

Experience the most beautiful sides of Switzerland on this slightly shortened Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. Your adventure starts on the panoramic train from Lucerne and within a week you will experience the absolute highlights such as the Matterhorn, lifestyle at 1,856 metres above sea level in St. Moritz, a Mediterranean feeling in Ticino or the magnificent view over Lake Geneva.

7 days / 6 nights

from CHF 1,430

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A red train travels along a turquoise lake and through an alpine landscape.

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

Aerial view of a river winding through a wooded canyon.

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Highlights

Spectacular journey on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
Mediterranean feeling in Lugano
Beautiful vineyards and landscapes on the shores of Lake Geneva
Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
Travel on the Bernina Express on the highest train tracks in Europe

A red panoramic train travels through a picturesque green meadow with blooming flowers, majestic mountains rising in the background under a bright blue sky.

A couple stands by a railing by the lake, overlooking a city and a mountain in the background.

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Itinerary

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Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 2 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 3 Stay in Zermatt
Day 4 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 5 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 6 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Day 7 Return journey from Lucerne

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Classic from Lucerne

Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne by public transport. From there, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.

Journey time: approx. 2 hours

Overnight stay in Interlaken

An idyllic mountain landscape with a train passing by a lake.

Day 2

Journey on the GoldenPass Express

Itinerary

Travel on the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken directly to Montreux. Golden vineyards, alpine meadows and villages accompany you on this journey.

Journey time: approx. 3h

Overnight stay in Montreux

Train passes through green hills in front of a mountainous landscape.

Day 3

Stay in Zermatt

Itinerary

Travel to Zermatt. There you have time to explore the town and the surrounding area at your own pace.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

View of an alpine valley with a town, surrounded by green mountains and a prominent mountain peak in the background.

Day 4

Journey on the Glacier Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. A varied journey through the mountains awaits you.

Journey time: approx. 8 hours

Overnight stay in St. Moritz

Red train crossing a high stone bridge in a mountain landscape.

Day 5

Journey on the Bernina Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Bernina Express in the panoramic carriage to Tirano (IT). Afterwards, take the Bernina Express bus to Lugano.

Journey 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 6

Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Itinerary

Travel to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express. You then cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Lucerne.

Journey time: approx. 5h 30min

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A ferry on a lake, with a church and houses in a green mountain landscape in the background.

Day 7

Return journey from Lucerne

Itinerary

In Lucerne, start your return or onward journey by public transport.

An old wooden bridge with flowers, next to a water tower in the evening sun.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

April to October

Recommended travel period

June to October

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Journey of discovery by train
Discovering Switzerland on four panoramic trains is an unforgettable experience. Numerous highlights await you en route!
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