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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Est Ovest

Five-day Swiss rail loop from St. Gallen to Zurich on five named trains

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Switzerland Travel Centre offers a five-day, four-night rail journey across Switzerland, departing from St. Gallen and concluding in Zurich. The trip connects six destinations via five named scenic trains: the Voralpen-Express, Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, and Gotthard Train. Each day builds from one region to the next, moving from the gentler hills and historic architecture of eastern Switzerland through the dramatic alpine peaks of the west. Day 3 stands out, combining the Interlaken Express along lakes and mountains with the GoldenPass Express panoramic route to Montreux on Lake Geneva. Day 4 takes you through the high alpine terrain to Andermatt via the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. The package includes all rail fares, a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass offering 2-for-1 discounts at over 100 Swiss experiences, and round-trip public transport from your starting point in Switzerland. Accommodation, activity add-ons, and trip duration can all be customized. This itinerary suits both first-time rail travellers seeking guided structure and repeat rail enthusiasts eager to experience Switzerland's most celebrated scenic train routes.

What to know before you look closer

  • Accommodation is optional and can be customized by hotel category; the base price covers rail and the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass only.
  • Day 1 involves public transport connections to St. Gallen (via Zurich, Schaffhausen, and Stein am Rhein); rail journeys begin on Day 2.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: San Gallo

    Trasferimento a San Gallo

    Dal tuo punto di partenza in Svizzera raggiungi Zurigo con i mezzi pubblici. Prosegui poi il viaggio passando per Sciaffusa e la pittoresca cittadina di Stein am Rhein fino a San Gallo.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Lucerna

    Viaggio sul Voralpen-Express

    Viaggi sul Voralpen-Express da San Gallo a Lucerna e ti godi un viaggio in treno attraverso paesaggi pittoreschi. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h 15min.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Montreux

    Viaggio sul GoldenPass Express

    Prima viaggi a bordo del Luzern-Interlaken Express, costeggiando splendidi laghi e montagne, fino a Interlaken. Li sali sul GoldenPass Express e sperimenti un viaggio panoramico unico fino a Montreux sul Lago di Ginevra. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h 20min.

  4. Day 4overnight: Andermatt

    Viaggio per Andermatt

    La ferrovia Cervino-Gottardo ti porta in tutta sicurezza da Montreux a Andermatt passando per Briga. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h 45min.

  5. Day 5

    Viaggio con Treno Gottardo a Zurigo

    Da Andermatt a Goschenen, potrai ammirare i paesaggi montani mozzafiato della Svizzera. Il tuo viaggio prosegue poi sul Treno Gottardo fino a Zurigo. Da li, con i mezzi pubblici inizi il rientro verso la tua destinazione finale in Svizzera oppure puoi proseguire il tuo viaggio.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Voralpen-Express carries you from St. Gallen to Lucerne in about two hours fifteen minutes through picturesque landscapes.
  • Day 3GoldenPass Express provides a panoramic journey from Interlaken to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva, lasting approximately five hours twenty minutes.
  • Day 4Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn transports you safely from Montreux to Andermatt via Brig, passing through the alpine region in about three hours forty-five minutes.
  • Day 5Gotthard Train concludes your journey from Andermatt through Goschenen to Zurich, offering views of Switzerland's mountain landscapes.

Included

  • Viaggio di andata e ritorno incluso - da ogni punto di partenza e arrivo in Svizzera
  • Digital Swiss Coupon Pass incluso per ogni prenotazione di un viaggio tutto compreso nel 2026 - il tuo accesso a oltre 100 esperienze esclusive 2 per 1 in tutta la Svizzera, risparmia fino a CHF 4'500.-

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included on this trip?
Switzerland Travel Centre includes five named trains: Voralpen-Express (St. Gallen to Lucerne), Luzern-Interlaken Express (Lucerne to Interlaken), GoldenPass Express (Interlaken to Montreux), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Montreux to Andermatt via Brig), and Gotthard Train (Goschenen to Zurich).
Is accommodation included in the price?
No. The base price of 730 CHF (approximately 909 USD) covers rail transport and a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass. Accommodation is optional and can be added and customized by hotel and room category.
What is the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass?
The pass grants access to over 100 exclusive 2-for-1 experiences throughout Switzerland, with potential savings up to 4,500 CHF.
How long is each train journey?
Voralpen-Express: about two hours fifteen minutes. Luzern-Interlaken Express and GoldenPass Express combined: about five hours twenty minutes. Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn: about three hours forty-five minutes.
Can I extend or shorten the trip?
Yes. Switzerland Travel Centre allows you to adapt the duration of the journey as needed. Activities and mountain excursions can also be added.

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