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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Faszination Wasser

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

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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.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

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.
What is included in the price?
The from-price includes travel connections and the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (over 100 discounted attractions). Accommodation is selected and priced separately.
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.
How much free time is there in each city?
Day one and two allow you to explore Luzern and St. Gallen on your own after arriving and between train departures. Day three ends in Schaffhausen or allows an onward journey.

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