Train Journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Classic
Experience the most beautiful sides of Switzerland on this slightly shortened Grand Train Tour of Switzerland. Your adventure starts on the panoramic train from Lucerne and within a week you will experience the absolute highlights such as the Matterhorn, lifestyle at 1,856 metres above sea level in St. Moritz, a Mediterranean feeling in Ticino or the magnificent view over Lake Geneva.
7 days / 6 nights
from CHF 1’310
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 04/13/2025.
Spectacular journey on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
Mediterranean feeling in Lugano
Beautiful vineyards and landscapes on the shores of Lake Geneva
Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
Travel on the Bernina Express on the highest train tracks in Europe
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Itinerary
Lucerne – Lugano
Lucerne – Lugano
Lucerne – Interlaken
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 2 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 3 Stay in Zermatt
Day 4 Journey on the Glacier Express
Day 5 Journey on the Bernina Express
Day 6 Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Day 7 Return journey from Lucerne
Day 1
Arrival in Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Itinerary
Travel to Lucerne by public transport. From there, take the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken.
Journey time: approx. 2 hours
Overnight stay in Interlaken
Day 2
Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Itinerary
Travel on the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken directly to Montreux. Golden vineyards, alpine meadows and villages accompany you on this journey.
Journey time: approx. 3h
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 3
Stay in Zermatt
Itinerary
Travel to Zermatt. There you have time to explore the town and the surrounding area at your own pace.
Overnight stay in Zermatt
Day 4
Journey on the Glacier Express
Itinerary
Travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. A varied journey through the mountains awaits you.
Journey time: approx. 8 hours
Overnight stay in St. Moritz
Day 5
Journey on the Bernina Express
Itinerary
Travel on the Bernina Express in the panoramic carriage to Tirano (IT). Afterwards, take the Bernina Express bus to Lugano.
Journey time: approx. 5h 40min
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 6
Journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express
Itinerary
Travel to Flüelen in the 1st class panoramic carriage of the Gotthard Panorama Express. You then cross Lake Lucerne on the historic paddle steamer to Lucerne.
Journey time: approx. 5h 30min
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 7
Return journey from Lucerne
Itinerary
In Lucerne, start your return or onward journey by public transport.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
June to October
High season
July to September
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Journey of discovery by train
Discovering Switzerland on four panoramic trains is an unforgettable experience. Numerous highlights await you en route!
Customise your trip.
7 days / 6 nights
from CHF 1’310
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room.
Price example calculated for travel on 04/13/2025.
