How much does it cost?

From €550 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $638 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes all rail and public transport connections within Switzerland, including the Voralpen-Express from Luzern to St. Gallen.

Which trains are used?

The itinerary features the Voralpen-Express (Luzern to St. Gallen, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes) and connecting regional trains from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen.

Is this tour escorted or independent?

This is independent travel. You arrange your own arrival in Luzern and navigate each day on your own schedule.

Switzerland Travel Centre · Bahnreise

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Faszination Wasser

Three-day Swiss rail loop from Luzern through St. Gallen to Schaffhausen

Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: Faszination Wasser is a three-day independent rail journey designed for first-time train travellers and those seeking a manageable introduction to Swiss rail scenery. The trip begins in Luzern, set on the Vierwaldstatter Lake, where you have a full day to explore the medieval old town and lakeside promenades. On day two, you board the Voralpen-Express, a regional train that climbs through foothills offering views of the Rigi mountain and crosses the Seedamm causeway before arriving in St. Gallen. There you visit the UNESCO-listed Abbey district, a Benedictine monastery complex founded in the 10th century. The final leg takes you by rail through the picturesque village of Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen and the Rheinfall, Europe's largest waterfall. Accommodation is selected individually, and the included Digital Swiss Coupon Pass provides access to over 100 discounted Swiss attractions.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen €20 since 4 Jul, to €550.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The package price covers rail travel and domestic transport but hotel accommodation is booked separately and adds to the total cost.
Day one is an independent arrival by public transport; the tour does not include a guide or group orientation in Luzern.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Luzern
Anreise nach Luzern
Du reist mit den offentlichen Verkehrsmitteln nach Luzern. Nutze die Gelegenheit, die Altstadt und weitere Sehenswurdigkeiten der Stadt zu erkundigen.
Day 2railovernight: St. Gallen
Fahrt mit dem Voralpen-Express
Du fahrst im Voralpen-Express von Luzern nach St. Gallen und geniesst die Aussicht. In St. Gallen hast du Zeit, die Stadt zu entdecken. Fahrtzeit: ca. 2h 15min.
Day 3
Ruckreise ab St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein und Schaffhausen
Du fahrst von St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein nach Schaffhausen, von wo aus du deine Ruckreise mit den offentlichen Verkehrsmitteln antrittst oder deinen Aufenthalt verlangerst. Im Sommer kannst du von Stein am Rhein nach Schaffhausen auch mit dem Schiff fahren.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Arrive in Luzern and explore the old town on the shores of the Vierwaldstatter Lake.
Day 2Travel on the Voralpen-Express from Luzern to St. Gallen, passing views of the Rigi mountain and the Seedamm causeway over the water.
Day 2Visit St. Gallen's UNESCO-listed Abbey district, a medieval ecclesiastical complex dating to the 10th century.
Day 3See the Rheinfall, Europe's largest waterfall, near Schaffhausen on your journey from St. Gallen.

Included

An- und Abreise inklusive - von jedem Start- und Endpunkt in der Schweiz
Digital Swiss Coupon Pass inklusive bei jeder Pauschalreise-Buchung im Jahr 2026 - dein Zugang zu ueber 100 exklusiven 2-fuer-1-Erlebnissen in der ganzen Schweiz, spare bis zu CHF 4'500.-

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From €550 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $638 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes all rail and public transport connections within Switzerland, including the Voralpen-Express from Luzern to St. Gallen.
Which trains are used?: The itinerary features the Voralpen-Express (Luzern to St. Gallen, approximately 2 hours 15 minutes) and connecting regional trains from St. Gallen via Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen.
Is this tour escorted or independent?: This is independent travel. You arrange your own arrival in Luzern and navigate each day on your own schedule.