Train Journey

Scenic Mountain Railways

Explore a world of glaciers, passes and peaks on the incredible Swiss mountain rail network. This unique journey combines the most attractive regions of Switzerland with some of the most spectacular mountain railways of Europe, including the Jungfrau and Gornergrat.

8 days / 7 nights

from £ 1,650

Planning

A red train travels through a blooming alpine meadow in front of snow-covered mountains.

A cable car floats over snowy mountains and clear sky.

A panoramic view of a lakeside city with a bridge and mountains in the background at sunset.

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Planning

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Highlights

Zermatt – home to the iconic Matterhorn
Views of Central Switzerland from the Titlis
Snow and ice on the Jungfraujoch – 3,454 metres above sea level
Lucerne – the gateway to Central Switzerland

A research station on a snow-covered mountain peak under a blue sky.

A mountain landscape with a cluster of houses in the valley, a snow-capped peak in the background, framed by autumn-colored branches.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne
Day 2 Excursion to the Titlis
Day 3 Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 4 Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Day 5 Excursion to the Schynige Platte
Day 6 Journey to Zermatt
Day 7 Excursion to the Gornergrat
Day 8 Return journey from Zermatt

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Scenic Rail Adventure from Lucerne to Zermatt

Day 1

Arrival in Lucerne

Itinerary

You travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Lucerne.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A covered wooden bridge with views of historic buildings reflecting in the water.

Day 2

Excursion to the Titlis

Itinerary

You go on a day trip to the Titlis. Unrivalled views over Central Switzerland await you here.

Overnight stay in Lucerne

A cable car in front of a sunny winter mountain landscape.

Day 3

Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Itinerary

From Lucerne, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express over the Brünig Pass into the Bernese Oberland to Interlaken.

Journey time: 1h 50min

Overnight stay in Interlaken

An idyllic mountain landscape with a train passing by a lake.

Day 4

Excursion to the Jungfraujoch

Itinerary

You take a trip to the legendary Jungfraujoch. Enjoy the impressive mountain scenery and the fresh Alpine air.

Overnight stay in Interlaken

A red train travels through a green mountainous landscape with snow-covered peaks in the background.

Day 5

Excursion to the Schynige Platte

Itinerary

Take the cogwheel railway to the Schynige Platte. Enjoy the spectacular view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Overnight stay in Interlaken

A red train travels through green mountains with snow-covered peaks in the background.

Day 6

Journey to Zermatt

Itinerary

You travel to Zermatt by train. There you have time to explore the charming mountain village.

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 7

Excursion to the Gornergrat

Itinerary

You take the cogwheel railway from Zermatt to the Gornergrat. On the way, you will be rewarded with the best view of the iconic Matterhorn.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

Two people leaning out of a train window taking a photo of a mountain landscape.

Day 8

Return journey from Zermatt

Itinerary

You travel by public transport from Zermatt to the end point of your journey.

A train crosses a bridge with a waterfall in the foreground and a mountain in the background.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

June to October

Recommended travel period

June to October

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

Unparalleled views from the Jungfraujoch
There are great photo opportunities and eye-catchers along the entire route. My highlight of the trip was the Jungfraujoch – the views could not be better anywhere else.
Sara