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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland (for international guests)

Four named trains across Swiss Alps, lakes, and valleys to Italy

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Railtour Suisse's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland chains four of the country's most celebrated panoramic trains into a single journey covering approximately 1,280 kilometers. Starting in Zermatt and ending in Lugano, the itinerary includes the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz, the Bernina Express descending from Chur into Italian Tirano on a UNESCO-listed line with 196 bridges and 55 tunnels, the GoldenPass Line linking Montreux and Lucerne across both French-speaking and German-speaking regions, and the Gotthard Panorama Express combining train and boat from Lucerne to Lugano. The route visits eleven lakes and crosses five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Jungfrau-Aletsch region and Lavaux vineyards. The trip is available year-round as a complete loop or in separate stages, making it suitable for independent explorers who want to string together Switzerland's most famous rail routes without a day-to-day guided schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary or hotel details for this package; confirm accommodation, accommodation standard, meal inclusions, and exact routing with Railtour Suisse before booking.
  • The from-price (CHF 456 / USD 568) likely covers rail access only; hotel costs, meals, and any guided services are not detailed in available information.

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
The Glacier Express (Zermatt to St. Moritz), Bernina Express (Chur to Tirano), GoldenPass Line (Montreux to Lucerne), and Gotthard Panorama Express (Lucerne to Lugano, which includes a boat ride on Lake Lucerne).
Is this an escorted tour or self-guided?
The evidence does not specify. Contact Railtour Suisse to confirm whether guides are provided or if you travel independently.
When does it run?
Available all year round as either a complete loop or individual stages.
What does the from-price cover?
The from-price is CHF 456 (approximately USD 568). The evidence does not detail whether this includes hotels, meals, or other services beyond rail access.
How many kilometers is the journey?
Approximately 1,280 kilometers, covering five UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 11 lakes across all four Swiss language regions.

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