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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Il meglio dell'inverno

Eight-day Swiss alpine rail loop via Glacier and Bernina Express trains

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland spans eight days across four Alpine regions, starting in Lucerna and concluding in Coira. This winter-focused rail journey combines three celebrated trains: the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerna to Interlaken, the Glacier Express from Briga to Coira crossing the Oberalp Pass and Rhine Gorge, and the Bernina Express descending from Coira through glaciers to Poschiavo. You stay overnight in Interlaken, Briga, and Coira, with built-in free time to walk the snowy mountain towns and their surroundings. A day excursion to Zermatt, set at the foot of the Matterhorn, breaks up the longer rail segments. The itinerary suits independent explorers and repeat rail travellers seeking scenic train routes without daily guided activities. Round-trip Swiss rail access and a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass granting two-for-one entry to over 100 Swiss experiences are included; hotel accommodation is booked separately by category.

What to know before you look closer

  • Accommodation is not included in the base price; you choose and add hotels by category separately
  • Most days are unguided; you explore each destination on your own after arriving by train
  • The package does not specify the final hotel options or which accommodation tiers are available in each city

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Lucerna

    Trasferimento a Lucerna

    Il viaggio inizia dal tuo punto di partenza individuale in Svizzera e raggiungi Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Viaggio sul Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Raggiungi Interlaken da Lucerna a bordo del Luzern-Interlaken Express. All'arrivo, avrai tempo per esplorare Interlaken. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h.

  3. Day 3overnight: Interlaken

    Soggiorno a Interlaken

    Avrai tempo per scoprire Interlaken e i suoi dintorni. Esplora le montagne innevate, i laghi scintillanti o goditi i sentieri escursionistici invernali.

  4. Day 4overnight: Briga

    Soggiorno a Briga

    Da Interlaken a Briga attraversi l'Alto Vallese. La citta si trova ai piedi del Passo del Sempione e vanta un bellissimo centro storico. Avrai tutto il tempo per esplorarla.

  5. Day 5overnight: Briga

    Escursione a Zermatt

    Sul Cervino! Da Briga raggiungi Zermatt, ai piedi del Cervino, per una gita di un giorno.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Coira

    Viaggio sul Glacier Express

    A bordo del Glacier Express, il treno espresso piu lento del mondo, da Briga raggiungi Coira. Goditi il paesaggio incontaminato attraverso il passo dell'Oberalp e la Gola del Reno. Durata del viaggio: ca. 4h.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Coira

    Viaggio sul Bernina Express

    A Coira, sali a bordo del Bernina Express e goditi il viaggio tra i ghiacciai fino a Poschiavo. Rientro in treno regionale fino a Coira. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h 15min.

  8. Day 8

    Rientro da Coira

    L'ultimo giorno del tuo viaggio, i mezzi pubblici ti porteranno alla tua destinazione. Oppure puoi prolungare il tuo soggiorno per scoprire altri luoghi della Svizzera.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Ride the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerna to Interlaken through Alpine scenery, a two-hour journey
  • Day 5Day excursion from Briga to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn
  • Day 6Board the Glacier Express from Briga to Coira, described as the world's slowest express train, crossing the Oberalp Pass and Rhine Gorge over four hours
  • Day 7Travel the Bernina Express from Coira through glaciers to Poschiavo and return by regional train, approximately three hours and fifteen minutes

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 price includes round-trip rail travel from any Swiss starting point to the end destination, plus the Luzern-Interlaken Express, Glacier Express, and Bernina Express. A Digital Swiss Coupon Pass with access to over 100 two-for-one experiences is also included.
Which trains are used?
The Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerna to Interlaken, the Glacier Express from Briga to Coira, and the Bernina Express from Coira to Poschiavo with a return by regional train.
Is this escorted or independent?
Independent. You travel by public rail and make your own way through each destination; there is no guide.
What is not included?
Hotel accommodation is not included in the base price. You select and add hotels separately by category. Meals and optional activities are extra.
How much free time do I have?
Days 3, 4, and parts of Days 2 and 5 are unguided, allowing you to explore Interlaken, Briga, and the region around Zermatt at your own pace.
When does this trip run?
The pack indicates this is a winter tour but does not list specific departure dates; contact Switzerland Travel Centre to confirm 2026 availability.

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