Train Journey

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Hidden Treasures

Embrace some insider tips on a short trip along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: head off the beaten track, on a short detour to Italy and travel on to Locarno on the Centovalli-railway. Benefit from 1st class on the Gotthard Panorama Express, where can learn more about the history of Switzerland on the outward or return journey to Lucerne.

3 days / 2 nights

from CHF 500

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Planning

A train is crossing a bridge surrounded by green leaves, with a church steeple and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Aerial view of a village with historic buildings and a tall church tower.

Expansive mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a tranquil lake in the foreground.

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Planning

Highlights

Unique combination of boat and train journey with the Gotthard Panorama Express
Lucerne and Interlaken – Swiss highlights between lakes and mountains
Breathtaking views on the Lötschberg-mountain route with BLS
Sunbathe in Locarno on Lake Maggiore
Centovalli-Railway – a romantic train journey through the "valley of a hundred valleys"

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

Train passing through green hills beside a lake under a cloudy sky.

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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 Centovalli-Railway
Day 3 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express and onward travel from Lucerne

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Hidden Treasures from Lucerne to Locarno

Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne by public transport. Continue with the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.

Journey time: approx. 1h 50min

Overnight stay in Interlaken

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

Journey on the Centovalli-Railway

Itinerary

Travel from Interlaken to Valais on the BLS Lötschberger. From there, continue through the Simplon Tunnel to Domodossola and then take the Centovalli railway to Locarno.

Journey time: approx. 2 hours

Overnight stay in Locarno

A railway bridge spans a gorge in a green, mountainous landscape under a clear, blue sky.

Day 3

Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express and onward travel from Lucerne

Itinerary

Take the train to Bellinzona and then the Gotthard Panorama Express in 1st class to Flüelen. Continue with the historic paddle steamer to Lucerne.

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

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

April to October

Recommended travel period

May to October

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Perfectly hidden gems
This tour hides some hidden gems. The journey through the romantic Centovalli and Valle Vigezzo is particularly beautiful.
Heidi