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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Klassiker Jungfrau

Eight-day Swiss rail loop from Zurich to Lucerne via Jungfraujoch and Matterhorn

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland with the Klassiker Jungfrau package is an eight-day rail journey linking seven alpine destinations from Zurich to Lucerne. The itinerary rides seven named trains, each chosen for a specific landscape or engineering landmark: the Luzern-Interlaken Express through mountain terrain, the Jungfraujoch excursion to 3,454 metres, the GoldenPass Express past Lake Geneva vineyards, the Glacier Express on an eight-hour panorama run from Zermatt (at the foot of the Matterhorn) to St. Moritz, the Bernina Express over Europe's highest railway gradient past the Brusio spiral viaduct, the Gotthard Panorama Express in first class, and a historic paddle steamer across Lake Lucerne. The trip suits repeat rail travellers seeking curated scenic routes, photographers drawn to Jungfraujoch and Matterhorn views, and first-time rail explorers to whom Switzerland Travel Centre manages all logistics. Accommodation and activities are customisable; a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass worth up to CHF 4,500 in discounts is included in every booking.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price (EUR 2,170 / USD 2,484) is for the package only; rail fares are included for Swiss resident gateways, but confirm arrangements from your starting point before booking.
  • Accommodation hotels and room categories are optional extras and may be booked separately; the core package covers rail travel and the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Zuerich

    Anreise nach Zuerich

    Du faehrst mit den oeffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln nach Zuerich. Nutze die Gelegenheit, diese dynamische Stadt zu erkundigen.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Fahrt mit dem Luzern-Interlaken Express und Ausflug aufs Jungfraujoch

    Du faehrst nach Luzern und dann weiter mit dem Luzern-Interlaken Express nach Interlaken. Von dort geht's weiter aufs Jungfraujoch.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Montreux

    Fahrt mit dem GoldenPass Express

    Du reist mit dem GoldenPass Express durch das Berner Oberland nach Montreux. Fahrtzeit: ca. 3h 15min.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zermatt

    Aufenthalt in Zermatt

    Du faehrst mit dem Zug nach Zermatt. In Zermatt hast du Zeit, den Ort am Fuss des Matterhorns zu entdecken.

  5. Day 5railovernight: St. Moritz

    Fahrt mit dem Glacier Express

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

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lugano

    Fahrt mit dem Bernina Express

    Du faehrst im Bernina Express nach Tirano (IT), vorbei am Lago Bianco, Poschiavo und am Kreisviadukt in Brusio. Von Tirano geht es mit dem Bus nach Lugano. Fahrtzeit: ca. 6h.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Luzern

    Fahrt mit dem Gotthard Panorama Express

    Du reist im Gotthard Panorama Express in der 1. Klasse nach Fluelen. Danach faehrst du mit dem Schiff auf dem Vierwaldstaettersee nach Luzern. Fahrtzeit: ca. 5h 30min.

  8. Day 8

    Rueckreise ab Luzern

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

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Ascend the Jungfraujoch excursion railway to 3,454 metres, the Top of Europe.
  • Day 4Arrive in Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn.
  • Day 5Ride the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz, an eight-hour panoramic journey through the Alps.
  • Day 6Travel the Bernina Express past Lago Bianco and the Brusio spiral viaduct, then continue by bus to Lugano.
  • Day 7Cross Lake Lucerne on a historic paddle steamer after the Gotthard Panorama Express in first class.

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

Is all train travel included?
Yes. The package includes the Luzern-Interlaken Express, Jungfraujoch excursion railway, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express in first class, and a historic paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne. Arrival and departure by public transport are also included from any Swiss starting point.
How many days and nights?
Eight days and seven nights, starting in Zurich and ending in Lucerne, with overnight stops in Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, and Lugano.
Which trains do I ride?
The Luzern-Interlaken Express, Jungfraujoch excursion railway, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express (Zermatt to St. Moritz, about eight hours), Bernina Express (St. Moritz to Tirano, about six hours), Gotthard Panorama Express in first class (Lugano to Fluelen, about five and a half hours), and a historic paddle steamer (Fluelen to Lucerne).
What is included in the price?
Rail travel on all named trains, public transport for arrival and departure from any Swiss gateway, and a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass granting access to over 100 two-for-one experiences and discounts throughout Switzerland (value up to CHF 4,500).
When does the tour run?
Spring through autumn (May to September based on the stated season).
Can I choose my own hotels?
Yes. Accommodation is an optional extra; you may select hotels and room categories individually to match your budget.

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