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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Klassiker

Seven-day Swiss rail loop from Interlaken through five named scenic trains

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Klassiker is a seven-day rail journey departing Interlaken and ending in Luzern, passing through Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lugano. Each day features a named scenic train: the GoldenPass Express glides past vineyards above Lake Geneva; the Glacier Express, called the world's slowest express, takes eight hours through Alpine passes to St. Moritz; the Bernina Express climbs to Europe's highest railway lines before descending into Italy; the Gotthard Panorama Express travels through tunnels and viaducts in first class, followed by a historic paddle steamer crossing Lake Lucerne. Arrival and departure transport from any Swiss location is included, as is a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass for 2026 bookings offering over 100 two-for-one experiences. The pace is relaxed, with one night in each location, and you select your hotel and optional activities at booking. This tour suits first-time rail travellers seeking curated sightseeing, repeat rail enthusiasts collecting Europe's named trains, couples looking for variety, and independent explorers who value unguided exploration time between train journeys.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of EUR 1850 appears to cover accommodation and rail travel, but confirm with Switzerland Travel Centre whether train fares are included in full or if a rail pass requires separate validation
  • This itinerary is a shortened version of the longer Grand Train Tour; if you seek a more extensive Swiss rail experience, ask the operator about extensions
  • Hotels and room categories are selected by you at booking; final properties depend on tier and availability

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Anreise nach Luzern und Fahrt mit dem Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Du faehrst mit den oeffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln nach Luzern. Von dort geht es im Luzern-Interlaken Express weiter nach Interlaken. Fahrtzeit: ca. 2h.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Montreux

    Fahrt mit dem GoldenPass Express

    Du faehrst mit dem GoldenPass Express von Interlaken direkt nach Montreux. Goldene Weinberge, Alpweiden und Doerfer begleiten dich auf dieser Reise. Fahrtzeit: ca. 3h.

  3. Day 3overnight: Zermatt

    Aufenthalt in Zermatt

    Du reist nach Zermatt. In Zermatt hast du Zeit, den Ort und die Umgebung eigenstaendig zu erkunden.

  4. Day 4railovernight: St. Moritz

    Fahrt mit dem Glacier Express

    Du faehrst mit dem Glacier Express von Zermatt nach St. Moritz. Eine abwechslungsreiche Fahrt durch die Bergwelt erwartet dich. Fahrtzeit: ca. 8h.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Lugano

    Fahrt mit dem Bernina Express

    Du faehrst mit dem Bernina Express im Panoramawagen nach Tirano (IT). Anschliessend geht es mit dem Bernina Express Bus weiter nach Lugano. Fahrtzeit: ca. 5h 40min.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Luzern

    Fahrt mit dem Gotthard Panorama Express

    Du faehrst im 1. Klasse-Panoramawagen des Gotthard Panorama Express nach Fluelen. Anschliessend ueberquerst du den Vierwaldstaettersee mit dem historischen Raddampfer nach Luzern. Fahrtzeit: ca. 5h 30min.

  7. Day 7

    Rueckreise ab Luzern

    In Luzern trittst du deine Rueck- oder Weiterreise mit den oeffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln an.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux passes golden vineyards, alpine meadows, and villages above the shores of Lake Geneva
  • Day 4Glacier Express runs eight hours from Zermatt to St. Moritz through the Swiss Alps, described as the world's slowest express train
  • Day 5Bernina Express climbs to Europe's highest railway lines, crossing into Italy to Tirano in a panoramic carriage before returning to Lugano by bus
  • Day 6Gotthard Panorama Express travels first class to Fluelen, then the historic paddle steamer crosses Lake Lucerne to the final overnight in Luzern

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

Which trains are included?
The tour includes the Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express (with panoramic carriage to Tirano), Gotthard Panorama Express (first class), and a historic paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne
Is travel to and from Switzerland included?
Yes, an- und Abreise (arrival and departure transport) from any start and end point within Switzerland is included
How long is the trip?
Seven days and six nights, departing Interlaken and ending in Luzern
Can I customise the itinerary?
Yes. You choose your hotel and room category, can add optional activities and mountain excursions, and may extend the trip length
What is the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass?
Included with 2026 bookings, it grants access to over 100 two-for-one experiences across Switzerland, saving up to CHF 4,500
Is this trip guided or independent?
The itinerary combines guided rail journeys with independent exploration time; Day 3 in Zermatt is unguided

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