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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Fascino dell'acqua

Three-day rail journey from Lucerna to Sciaffusa via Voralpen-Express

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: Fascino dell'acqua is a three-day rail journey connecting three Swiss cities along water routes. The trip begins in Lucerna on the shores of Lake Lucerne, where you have a full day to explore the historic centre before boarding the Voralpen-Express on Day 2. This scenic train travels roughly 2 hours 15 minutes to San Gallo, passing views of Lake Rigi and the Rapperswil lake dam, and arrives at the UNESCO-listed Abbey Quarter in the city's heart. On Day 3, trains carry you southeast through Stein am Rhein to Sciaffusa, home to the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall. The package includes round-trip rail fares from any Swiss point and a Swiss Coupon Pass unlocking over 100 two-for-one discounts across the country. Hotels are optional and customizable; the rhythm suits independent rail travellers and those new to train journeys seeking a short, manageable itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotel accommodation is not included in the base price; you choose and add your preferred hotel category and city separately
  • The from-price of CHF 370 covers rail fares and the Swiss Coupon Pass only; meals and attractions are additional unless selected from optional extras

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Lucerna

    Trasferimento a Lucerna

    Raggiungi Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici. Cogli l'occasione per esplorare il centro storico e le altre attrazioni della citta.

  2. Day 2railovernight: San Gallo

    Viaggio sul Voralpen-Express

    Da Lucerna a San Gallo viaggi a bordo del Voralpen-Express e ti godi il panorama. A San Gallo, avrai tempo per scoprire la citta. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h 15min.

  3. Day 3

    Rientro da San Gallo via Stein am Rhein e Sciaffusa

    Da San Gallo prendi il treno via Stein am Rhein fino a Sciaffusa, da dove prosegui il viaggio di ritorno con i mezzi pubblici oppure puoi prolungare il tuo soggiorno. In estate, e possibile viaggiare da Stein am Rhein a Sciaffusa anche in battello.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Board the Voralpen-Express from Lucerna to San Gallo, viewing Lake Rigi and the Rapperswil lake dam during the 2 hour 15 minute journey
  • Day 3Travel from San Gallo through Stein am Rhein to Sciaffusa, where the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall, awaits

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

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes round-trip rail fares from any Swiss starting and ending point, plus the Voralpen-Express from Lucerna to San Gallo on Day 2.
Which trains are used?
The Voralpen-Express operates the main leg from Lucerna to San Gallo. Additional trains connect San Gallo through Stein am Rhein to Sciaffusa. In summer, a boat option replaces the train on that final segment.
Are hotels included?
No. You select and customize your accommodation by category and city separately. The base price covers only rail and the Swiss Coupon Pass with over 100 two-for-one experiences.
How much time do I spend in each city?
Day 1 in Lucerna is free to explore. Day 2 includes the train journey and time in San Gallo. Day 3 takes you to Sciaffusa with a stop in Stein am Rhein.
What does the Swiss Coupon Pass include?
The pass grants access to over 100 exclusive two-for-one experiences throughout Switzerland, with savings up to CHF 4,500.

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