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Train Journey Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Top Attractions

The perfect trip to discover Switzerland's greatest highlights on a 5 day tour. Look forward to overnight stays in world-famous locations such as Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux and Zermatt. The top attractions include not only the Matterhorn or Lake Geneva, but also the train journeys themselves.

5 days / 4 nights

from CHF 860

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A mountain landscape with a snow-covered peak reflected in a calm lake.

An idyllic mountain landscape with a tranquil lake and a small village on the shore under a dramatic sky.

A statue on a pier by the lake with mountains in the background at sunset.

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Highlights

Spectacular journey on the Glacier Express – the slowest express train in the world
Matterhorn – the symbol of Switzerland
Journey on the GoldenPass Express past idyllic landscapes and golden vineyards
Interlaken - the gateway to Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
Lucerne at the foot of Mount Pilatus

A panoramic train with red accents winds through an alpine landscape with colorful wildflowers, with the Matterhorn in the background under a sunny sky.

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

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Itinerary

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Overview

Day 1 Arrival in Lucerne
Day 2 Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
Day 3 Journey on the GoldenPass Express
Day 4 Journey from Montreux to Zermatt
Day 5 Journey on the Glacier Express and onward travel from Chur

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary of the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Top Attractions from Lucerne to Chur

Day 1

Arrival in 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

An old wooden bridge with flowers, next to a water tower, in front of a mountain backdrop.

Day 2

Journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express from Lucerne to Interlaken. Enjoy the view during the journey. After arrival, you have time to discover Interlaken.

Journey time: approx. 1h 50min

Overnight stay in Interlaken

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

Day 3

Journey on the GoldenPass Express

Itinerary

Take the GoldenPass Express to Montreux. Enjoy the journey and take the opportunity to discover the charming town on Lake Geneva on arrival.

Journey time: approx. 3 hours

Overnight stay in Montreux

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

Day 4

Journey from Montreux to Zermatt

Itinerary

Take the train to Zermatt. Enjoy the view of the Alps and experience the unique atmosphere of this charming mountain village on arrival in Zermatt.

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 5

Journey on the Glacier Express and onward travel from Chur

Itinerary

Travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur. From there, you can start your return journey by public transport or extend your stay.

Journey time: approx. 5h 30min

Red train passing through a wooded valley with a river in the foreground.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

December to October

Recommended travel period

June to October

High season

July to September

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

All the highlights in only a short time
This tour is perfect for you if you only have a short amount of time to explore Switzerland but don't want to miss any of the highlights.
Claudia