Train Journey

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Glaciers and Palm Trees

Immerse yourself in the diversity of Switzerland: fresh mountain air in the heights of St. Moritz and warm rays of sunshine in Ticino. Highlights of this journey include the boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, the 1st class panoramic carriage on the Gotthard Panorama Express and the world-famous route on the Bernina Express over the Bernina Pass.

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Highlights

  • Travel in the 1st class panoramic coach on the historic Gotthard mountain route
  • Picturesque boat trip on Lake Lucerne
  • "Dolce Vita" in Lugano
  • Panoramic trip on the Bernina Express through the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhaetian Railway

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Itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1 Travelling to Lucerne
  • Day 2 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
  • Day 3 Journey on the Bernina Express
  • Day 4 Return journey from St. Moritz

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Day 1

Travelling to Lucerne

Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne by public transport. Enjoy the journey and take the opportunity to discover the city on arrival.

Overnight stay in Lucerne
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Day 2

Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Itinerary

Cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Flüelen. You then travel to Lugano in the 1st class panoramic coach of the Gotthard Panorama Express.

Journey time: approx. 5h 30min

Overnight stay in Lugano
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Day 3

Journey on the Bernina Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Bernina Express bus through the Italian Alps to Tirano. Then take the Bernina Express to St. Moritz in a panoramic carriage.

Journey time: approx. 5h 40min

Overnight stay in St. Moritz
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Day 4

Return journey from St. Moritz

Itinerary

Start your return journey from St. Moritz by public transport. Alternatively, you can extend your stay.

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When is the best time to travel?

Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
June to October
High season
July to September

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What our Switzerland expert says

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From Lucerne to St. Moritz, one beautiful photo opportunity follows another. My tip: don't forget your camera!

Jessica

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