Train Journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Alpine Rivieras

In five days, you will experience five unique train routes – past glittering lakes and through spectacular Alpine landscapes. From the Swiss Riviera in Montreux to the mountains around Zermatt and sunny Ticino: look forward to the perfect mix of nature, culture and charming places!

5 days / 4 nights

from CHF 1’000

Planning

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

A train travels through vineyards with a view of a lake and mountains in the background.

Mountain landscape with lake, train, and ship in the foreground.

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Planning

Highlights

Centovalli Railway – a romantic train journey through the "Valley of a Hundred Valleys"
Impressive fortresses and Mediterranean flair in Ticino
Famous mountains such as the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau or the Matterhorn
Unique combination of boat and train journey with the Gotthard Panorama Express
Montreux – the pearl on Lake Geneva

View of an alpine valley with a town, surrounded by green mountains and a prominent mountain peak in the background.

Train on a bridge over a gorge with a river in a mountainous landscape.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Interlaken
Day 2 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 3 Stay in Zermatt
Day 4 Journey on the Centovalli-Railway
Day 5 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Alpine Riviera from Lucerne

Day 1

Arrival in Interlaken

Itinerary

Travel to Lucerne by public transport. Continue with the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.

Journey time: approx. 1h 50min

Overnight stay in Interlaken

City view with river, boats, and surrounding mountains in the background.

Day 2

Journey on the GoldenPass Express

Itinerary

Travel in the panoramic coach of the GoldenPass Express to Montreux on Lake Geneva.

Journey time: approx. 3h 15min

Overnight stay in Montreux

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

Day 3

Stay in Zermatt

Itinerary

Travel by train from Montreux to Zermatt. Here you have time to discover the beautiful village at the foot of the Matterhorn.

Journey time: approx. 2h 30min

Overnight stay in Zermatt

A mountain landscape with a distinctive rock formation, surrounded by green hills and forests; slightly cloudy sky in the background.

Day 4

Journey on the Centovalli-Railway

Itinerary

Today travel on the Centovalli-Railway via Domodossola in Italy to Locarno and enjoy the beautiful route past numerous side valleys.

Journey time: approx. 5h

Overnight stay in Locarno

A train is crossing a bridge surrounded by green leaves, with a church steeple and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Day 5

Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express

Itinerary

Take the train to Bellinzona and then the Gotthard Panorama Express in 1st class to Flüelen. Continue with the historic paddle steamer to Lucerne. From there, you can either extend your stay or start your return journey to your final destination in Switzerland.

Journey time: approx. 5 hours

A couple sits on a train, looking out the window and holding travel guides in their hands.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

April to October

Recommended travel period

May to September

High season

July, August

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

A Perfect Combination
This tour combines a variety of panoramic journeys with the country's most beautiful destinations. For me, it is the perfect tour through Switzerland!
Annette