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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Classique Jungfrau

Eight-day Swiss rail loop from Zurich via Jungfraujoch, Zermatt, St-Moritz

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Classique Jungfrau is an eight-day rail journey through the Alps, departing from Zurich and circling back through Lucerne. Over seven nights, you travel on five of Switzerland's most celebrated named trains: the Lucerne-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and Gotthard Panorama Express, each famous for its alpine views. The journey peaks at Jungfraujoch at 3,454 metres on day 2, descends to Montreux on Lake Geneva, includes a day in Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn, and crosses eight hours of panoramic landscape from Zermatt to St-Moritz aboard the Glacier Express. You overnight in established resort towns: Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St-Moritz, Lugano, and Lucerne. This package suits first-time rail travellers seeking a comprehensive Swiss train experience, repeat rail enthusiasts collecting the region's signature routes, and photographers drawn to the Bernina Express circular viaduct and alpine scenery.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price in CHF 1,770 is listed for the package; confirm with Switzerland Travel Centre whether rail fares are included or booked separately.
  • The itinerary references destinations including Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen but does not specify which starting point (Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen) you will use for the Jungfraujoch ascent.
  • Day 1 involves self-guided travel to Zurich; the itinerary states 'you make your own way' via public transport rather than operator-arranged transport.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zurich

    Arrivée à Zurich

    Tu te rends à Zurich en transports publics. Profite de l'occasion pour découvrir cette ville dynamique.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Voyage avec le Lucerne-Interlaken Express et excursion au Jungfraujoch

    Tu vas à Lucerne, puis tu prends le Lucerne-Interlaken Express jusqu'à Interlaken. De là, tu continueras vers le Jungfraujoch.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Montreux

    Voyage à bord du GoldenPass Express

    Tu voyages avec le GoldenPass Express à travers l'Oberland bernois jusqu'à Montreux. Temps de trajet : environ 3h 15min.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Zermatt

    Séjour à Zermatt

    Tu prendras le train pour Zermatt. A Zermatt, tu auras le temps de découvrir le village au pied du Cervin.

  5. Day 5railovernight: St-Moritz

    Voyage avec le Glacier Express

    Tu voyageras à bord du Glacier Express de Zermatt à St-Moritz. Un voyage panoramique varié t'attend. Temps de trajet : environ 8h.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lugano

    Voyage avec le Bernina Express

    Tu voyageras dans le Bernina Express jusqu'à Tirano (IT), en passant par le Lago Bianco, Poschiavo et le viaduc circulaire de Brusio. De Tirano, tu prendras le bus pour Lugano. Temps de trajet : environ 6h.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Lucerne

    Voyage avec le Gotthard Panorama Express

    Tu voyageras dans le Gotthard Panorama Express en 1ère classe jusqu'à Flüelen. Ensuite, tu prendras le bateau sur le lac des Quatre-Cantons jusqu'à Lucerne. Durée du trajet : environ 5h 30min.

  8. Day 8

    Voyage de retour depuis Lucerne

    À Lucerne, tu entames ton voyage de retour ou tu continues ton voyage avec les transports publics.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: The Lucerne-Interlaken Express ascends through the Bernese Oberland, then you continue to Jungfraujoch at 3,454 metres altitude on the Wengernalpbahn and Jungfraubahn.
  • Day 3Day 3: The GoldenPass Express traverses the Bernese Oberland for 3 hours 15 minutes, descending to Montreux on Lake Geneva's shore.
  • Day 4Day 4: You arrive in Zermatt by train and have time to explore the village at the foot of the Matterhorn.
  • Day 5Day 5: An eight-hour panoramic journey aboard the Glacier Express carries you from Zermatt to St-Moritz through varied alpine landscapes.
  • Day 6Day 6: The Bernina Express passes Lago Bianco, Poschiavo, and the Brusio circular viaduct before reaching Tirano; a bus then completes the journey to Lugano.

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included in this trip?
The package includes five named Swiss trains: the Lucerne-Interlaken Express, Wengernalpbahn and Jungfraubahn to Jungfraujoch, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and the Gotthard Panorama Express in first class. A boat leg on Lake Lucerne from Flüelen to Lucerne is also included.
What is the highest point on the trip?
The Jungfraujoch at 3,454 metres altitude, reached on day 2 via the mountain railways from Interlaken.
Is the tour escorted or independent?
The itinerary shows daily train travel to named destinations with overnight stays in hotels. Day 1 arrival is self-guided; other days follow a set route. Switzerland Travel Centre arranges the rail and accommodation; confirm whether a guide accompanies you.
How many nights away from home?
Seven nights: in Zurich, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St-Moritz, Lugano, and Lucerne.
When does this tour run?
Switzerland Travel Centre offers this trip from spring to autumn; specific departure dates are not listed in the available information.
What is not included?
Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary. Confirm with the operator what meals, if any, are provided and what attractions (such as the Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt or Lugano's museums) require separate tickets.

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