Train Journey

Voralpen-Express and Centovalli-Railway

This journey starts in eastern Switzerland and takes you from St. Gallen on the Voralpen-Express to Lucerne on Lake Lucerne. Take the Treno Gottardo over the Gotthard mountain route to Locarno. From there, take the Centovalli-Railway to Domodossola in Italy and through Valais to Montreux in western Switzerland.

4 days / 3 nights
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Highlights

  • Travel on the Voralpen-Express - with views of the Rigi and over the Rapperswil causeway
  • Sunbathe in Locarno on Lake Maggiore
  • Lucerne on picturesque Lake Lucerne
  • Northbound journey on the Treno Gottardo over the Gotthard mountain route
  • Centovalli railway – a romantic train journey through the "valley of a hundred valleys"

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Itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1 Arrival in St. Gallen and journey on the Voralpen-Express
  • Day 2 Journey on the Treno Gottardo
  • Day 3 Journey on the Centovalli-Railway
  • Day 4 Return journey from Montreux

Map of Switzerland with the Voralpen-Express and Centovalli-Railway from St. Gallen to Montreux
Day 1

Arrival in St. Gallen and journey on the Voralpen-Express

Itinerary

Travel to St. Gallen by public transport. From there, take the Voralpen-Express to Lucerne, where you have time to discover the city.

Journey time: approx. 2h 20min

Overnight stay in Lucerne
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Day 2

Journey on the Treno Gottardo

Itinerary

Travel in 1st class on the Treno Gottardo over the Gotthard mountain route to Locarno. In Locarno, you will have time to explore the city and the surrounding area.

Journey time: approx. 3 hours

Overnight stay in Locarno
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Day 3

Journey on the Centovalli-Railway

Itinerary

Travel 2nd class on the Centovalli Railway to Domodossola and on to Montreux. There you have time to discover the town.

Journey time: approx. 3h 30min

Overnight stay in Montreux
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Day 4

Return journey from Montreux

Itinerary

Start your return journey from Montreux or extend your stay.

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When is the best time to travel?

Travel period
January to December
Recommended travel period
January to December
High season
June to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

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Take a detour through Switzerland

Explore Switzerland from east to west indirectly, taking a detour to Ticino and Italy.

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