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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland Top Attractions Tour Map

Highlights

  • Lucerne, the picturesque city on Lake Lucerne
  • Interlaken, the gateway to Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
  • Panoramic trip with the GoldenPass Express
  • Montreux on Lake Geneva with Lavaux and Chillon Castle
  • Car-free Zermatt
  • Panoramic trip with the Glacier Express
  • Rhine Gorge
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Day 1

Arrival by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Highlights: Gateway to Central Switzerland, close to the excursion mountains Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, Chapel bridge, lion monument

Aussicht vom Pilatus in Luzern

Day 2

Lucerne - Interlaken / approx. 1h 50min

Travel on the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerne to Interlaken. Overnight stay in Interlaken.

Highlights: three small lakes; Lungern, Sarnen and Alpnach, Brünig pass, the Giessbach falls and Brienz, Jungfraujoch

Luzern-Interlaken Express in Brienz

Day 3

Interlaken - Montreux / approx. 3h

Travel on the GoldenPass Express to Montreux. Overnight stay in Montreux.

Highlights: Gstaad, Château d'Oex, Lake Geneva, Lavaux wine terraces, Chillon Castle

GoldenPass Line in Rougemont

Day 4

Montreux - Zermatt / approx. 2h 30

Rail journey to Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt.

Highlights: Gornergrat with view to the Matterhorn, Gorner gorge, Schwarzsee with view to the Hörnligrat, Matterhorn reflection on the Riffelsee

velotour in Zermatt an den Riffelsee mit Aussicht aufs Matterhorn im Sommer

Day 5

Zermatt - Chur / approx. 5.30 h

Journey in the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur. Return journey by public transport from Chur to your destination in Switzerland or extension of your stay.

Highlights: Drive over the Oberalp Pass, the Rhine Gorge - the "Grand Canyon of Switzerland

Der Glacier Express vor Zermatt

Inclusions

  • Rail journey from your starting point in Switzerland and back
  • Overnight stay incl. breakfast in Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux and Zermatt
  • Seat reservation in the Glacier Express and GoldenPass Express
  • From price applies per person in a 3-star double room, 2nd class, basic half-fare card
  • Booking period: all year round
  • Travel period: 05.12.2023 - 08.10.2024 & 10.12.2024 - 07.10.2025
  • Price example calculated on 02.09.2024 for 01.04.2025

Good to know

  • Travel documents are sent by email if possible, in exceptional cases by post.
  • Additional overnight stays in all Destinations bookable
  • Book your lunch on the Glacier Express. 
  • Please note the arrival time of the Glacier Express in Chur so that you still have enough time for your journey home.
  • Here you can find the current timetables

Tip:

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  • You can find more inspiration for your trip at our partner MySwitzerland.com/topattractions