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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Jungfrau

Eight-day Swiss rail circle: Zurich to Lucerne via five signature trains

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Magic Switzerland's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Jungfrau is an eight-day individual rail journey that departs Zurich and concludes in Lucerne, visiting seven destinations across the Swiss Alps. Each day features a signature rail experience: you ascend to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station, on the Jungfrau Railway; ride the GoldenPass Line along Lake Geneva shores; cross the Rhone valley on the celebrated Glacier Express; traverse the Bernina Express viaducts and tunnels into Italy; and conclude with the Gotthard Panorama Express and a boat crossing of Lake Lucerne. The package includes second-class rail tickets, seat reservations on all five named trains, seven nights in hotels with breakfast, and the Jungfrau excursion. This itinerary moves quickly, with one night in each city, making it well-suited to rail enthusiasts new to Switzerland, experienced train travellers seeking the Alps' most famous routes, independent explorers who want structure without guides, and photographers pursuing Alpine scenery.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a fast-paced itinerary with one night in each of seven cities; you have limited time to explore each destination deeply
  • The single supplement is substantial: CHF 612 more than half the double-occupancy price at 3-star level, and CHF 921 at 4-star level
  • Day 4 in Zermatt is described as a leisure day with optional excursions; the Gornergrat is not included in the package price
  • The Bernina Express segment includes a bus leg from Tirano to Lugano; not the entire route is by rail train

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zurich

    Arrival in Zurich

    Arrival in Zurich. As a lakeside "metropolis of experiences", with a magnificent view of the snow-capped Alps on the horizon, Zurich offers a unique mixture of attractions.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Train to Interlaken - Jungfraujoch excursion

    Train ride via Lucerne to Interlaken along the shores of crystal-clear lakes, past waterfalls and over the Brunig mountain pass. Excursion to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.

  3. Day 3overnight: Montreux

    GoldenPass Line to Montreux

    Journey continues with the GoldenPass Line through the wild and romantic Pays d'Enhaut through scenic villages along the shore of Lake Geneva.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Zermatt

    Train to Zermatt

    Train transfer from Montreux to Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn. Leisure day; optional excursion to the Gornergrat.

  5. Day 5railovernight: St. Moritz

    Glacier Express to St. Moritz

    Take the world-famous Glacier Express through the deep Rhone valley and a fascinating part of the Alps.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lugano

    Bernina Express to Lugano

    Board the Bernina Express, travelling over circular viaducts and through winding tunnels to Tirano in Italy. Change to the Bernina Express bus onwards to Ticino.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Lucerne

    Gotthard Panorama Express to Lucerne

    Take the Gotthard Panorama Express, which climbs from 470 to about 1,100 meters and enters the 15-kilometre-long Gotthard tunnel. From Fluelen, a boat ride over Lake Lucerne.

  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Return to Swiss border or individual onward journey. Itinerary bookable in reverse; Open Jaw possible (starting in Lucerne and ending in Zurich or vice versa).

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Jungfrau Railway excursion to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, in the Bernese Oberland
  • Day 3GoldenPass Line journey through the Pays d'Enhaut with villages and views along the shore of Lake Geneva
  • Day 4Arrival at Zermatt, at the foot of the Matterhorn, with an optional excursion to the Gornergrat
  • Day 5Glacier Express crosses the Rhone valley through a deep Alpine region on one of the world's most celebrated train routes
  • Day 6Bernina Express travels over circular viaducts and through winding tunnels, crossing from Switzerland to Tirano in Italy
  • Day 7Gotthard Panorama Express climbs from 470 to 1,100 meters and enters the 15-kilometre Gotthard tunnel, then a boat ride on Lake Lucerne

Included

  • Rail ticket in 2nd class for rail travel per itinerary
  • 1 overnight each in Zurich, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne, quality hotels, standard rooms with private facilities and breakfast
  • Seat Reservation on the GoldenPass Line from Zweisimmen to Montreux
  • Seat Reservation on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz
  • Seat Reservation on the Bernina Express train from St. Moritz to Tirano
  • Seat Reservation on the Bernina Express bus from Tirano to Lugano
  • Seat Reservation on the Gotthard Panorama Express from Lugano to Lucerne in 1st class
  • Excursion to Mt. Jungfrau
  • 50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. All rail tickets for the five named trains (Jungfrau Railway, GoldenPass Line, Glacier Express, Bernina Express train, Gotthard Panorama Express) are included in 2nd class, with seat reservations. First-class upgrades are available for an additional CHF 184 per person.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
Magic Switzerland markets this as an individual rail tour. You travel on your own; the package includes accommodation, rail tickets, and seat reservations but not a guide.
What accommodation is provided?
One night in each of Zurich, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, and Lucerne. Rooms are standard with private facilities and breakfast. The 3-star tier begins at CHF 2,130; the 4-star tier at CHF 2,636.
When does this tour run?
Magic Switzerland operates it from April 14 to October 5, 2026. The itinerary is bookable in reverse, and an open-jaw routing starting in Lucerne and ending in Zurich is possible.
How much walking is involved?
The tour includes city exploration in seven towns and an excursion to Jungfraujoch by mountain railway. Standard luggage handling at hotels occurs daily. A leisure day in Zermatt allows optional additional activities.
What is not included?
Meals beyond hotel breakfast, local transport in cities, the optional Gornergrat excursion in Zermatt, and sightseeing activities in Zurich. A 50% discount on additional local transport and some mountain excursions is provided.

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