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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Original

Discover Switzerland on a summer journey through all four language regions. The original route of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland combines the most popular panoramic routes on a 1,280-kilometre train journey. This allows you to reach the top sights in Lucerne, St. Moritz or Zermatt in comfort.

8 days / 7 nights

from CHF 1,650

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A train travels through a green landscape with mountains in the background and a lake under a bright sunset.

A winding mountain road snakes through a green valley under dramatic clouds.

A statue on a pier by the lake with mountains in the background at sunset.

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Highlights

Spectacular journey on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
UNESCO World Heritage Site in St. Gallen
Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
Travel on the Bernina Express on the highest train tracks in Europe

A panoramic train with red accents winds through an alpine landscape with colorful wildflowers, with the Matterhorn in the background under a sunny sky.

A city in the mountains with a lake in the background, surrounded by forest and mountain peaks.

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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 Journey on the Voralpen-Express
Day 8 Return journey from St. Gallen via Romanshorn and Schaffhausen

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Original from Lucerne to St. Moritz

Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Itinerary

Start your journey in Switzerland and travel to Lucerne by public transport. From there, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.

Journey time: approx. 2 hours

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 GoldenPass Express

Itinerary

Travel on the renowned GoldenPass Express to Montreux on Lake Geneva. There you have free time to explore the surrounding area.

Journey time: approx. 3 hours

Overnight stay in Montreux

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

Day 3

Stay in Zermatt

Itinerary

Today's journey takes you to lively Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. Enjoy a day at leisure and spend the night in this charming, traffic-free village.

Journey time: approx. 3h

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

Board the Glacier Express, one of the most legendary trains in the world. Enjoy the journey through valleys, mountain passes and the Rhine Gorge.

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

Enjoy your journey in the panoramic carriage of the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano (IT). From there, the journey continues to Lugano, where you will spend the night.

Journey time: approx. 5h 40min

Overnight stay in Lugano

A red train is passing under a stone arch bridge in a green landscape.

Day 6

Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Itinerary

You travel from Lugano to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express. From there, the journey continues by steamboat to Lucerne.

Journey 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 7

Journey on the Voralpen-Express

Itinerary

Discover the rugged beauty of north-eastern Switzerland as you travel on the Voralpen-Express from Lucerne to St. Gallen.

Journey time: approx. 2h 20min

Overnight stay in St. Gallen

A train passing through green hills with mountains in the background.

Day 8

Return journey from St. Gallen via Romanshorn and Schaffhausen

Itinerary

Travel from St. Gallen via Romanshorn to Schaffhausen, from where you start your return journey by public transport. Alternatively, you can also extend your stay in St. Gallen.

Cathedral of St. Gallen from a bird's eye view and sunshine

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

Reliable, convenient and simple
A great journey to discover many beautiful destinations. The high reliability of public transport in Switzerland makes travelling easy and comfortable.
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