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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Hidden Treasures

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Hidden Treasures, a rail journey with Switzerland Travel Centre

Real insider tips on a short trip along the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland to its hidden gems: off the beaten track, there is a short detour to Italy, where you can travel on to Locarno on the Centovalli-Railway. Traveling in 1st class on the Gotthard Panorama Express lets you learn more about the history of Switzerland on the outward or return journey to Lucerne.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Travel to Lucerne and journey on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express

    You travel to Lucerne by public transport. Continue with the Lucerne-Interlaken Express to Interlaken. Travel time: approx. 1h 50min.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Locarno

    Ride on the Centovalli Railway

    You travel from Interlaken to Valais on the BLS Loetschberg railway. From there, continue through the Simplon Tunnel to Domodossola and then take the Centovalli-Railway to Locarno. Trip time: approx. 4 hours.

  3. Day 3rail

    Ride on the Gotthard Panorama Express and return journey from Lucerne

    You travel by train to Bellinzona and then with the Gotthard Panorama Express in 1st class to Fluelen. Continue with the historic steam paddle wheeler to Lucerne. Journey time: approx. 5 hours.

Included

  • Arrival and departure included - travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
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