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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Le attrazioni piu belle

Five-day Swiss rail circuit through Alpine peaks and lakes from Lucerne to Chur

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour is a five-day, four-night journey designed to show Switzerland's principal highlights by rail in minimal time. Starting from Lucerne and ending in Chur, the itinerary follows four named trains through Alpine and lakeside destinations: Interlaken (the gateway to the Eiger, Moench, and Jungfrau), Montreux on Lake Geneva, and Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn. Day two takes you by Lucerne-Interlaken Express through Alpine valleys; day three on the GoldenPass Express winds through vineyards toward the lake; day four concludes in Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn; and day five features the Glacier Express, famously the world's slowest express train, for a five-and-a-half-hour crossing of the Swiss Alps to Chur. This itinerary suits first-time rail travellers seeking a structured, destination-focused introduction to Switzerland, as well as experienced rail enthusiasts pursuing the signature trains and mountain scenery. You stay in famous Swiss towns and select your hotel category; meals and accommodation are booked separately from the rail package.

What to know before you look closer

  • Accommodation and meals are not included in the from-price of CHF 880; you choose and book hotels separately by tier and city.
  • The package covers travel within Switzerland; you arrange your own transport to and from your home country and Swiss entry point.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Lucerna

    Trasferimento a Lucerna

    Raggiungi Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici. Goditi il viaggio e approfitta dell'occasione per scoprire la citta all'arrivo.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Viaggio sul Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Da Lucerna raggiungi Interlaken a bordo del Luzern-Interlaken Express. Goditi il panorama durante il viaggio. Dopo l'arrivo, avrai tempo per scoprire Interlaken. Durata del viaggio: ca. 1h 50min.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Montreux

    Viaggio sul GoldenPass Express

    Prendi il GoldenPass Express per Montreux. Goditi il viaggio e approfitta dell'opportunita di scoprire all'arrivo l'incantevole citta sul Lago di Ginevra. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zermatt

    Viaggio da Montreux a Zermatt

    Raggiungi Zermatt in treno: all'arrivo, goditi la vista sulle Alpi e vivi l'atmosfera unica di questo affascinante paesino di montagna.

  5. Day 5rail

    Viaggio sul Glacier Express e rientro da Coira

    Viaggi sul Glacier Express da Zermatt a Coira. Da li puoi iniziare il rientro con i mezzi pubblici o prolungare il tuo soggiorno. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h 30min.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Ride the Lucerne-Interlaken Express, a 1 hour 50 minute journey through Alpine valleys to the gateway town for the Eiger, Moench, and Jungfrau.
  • Day 3Travel the GoldenPass Express through golden vineyards and idyllic landscapes for three hours to reach Montreux on Lake Geneva.
  • Day 4Arrive in Zermatt and view the Matterhorn, Switzerland's symbol, rising above the Alpine village.
  • Day 5Board the Glacier Express, the world's slowest express train, for a five-and-a-half-hour journey from Zermatt to Chur through the Swiss Alps.

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 in the price?
Yes. The from-price of CHF 880 (USD 1,096) covers all four named train journeys: the Lucerne-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, train to Zermatt, and Glacier Express to Chur. It also includes the Digital Swiss Coupon Pass with over 100 two-for-one experiences.
What are the four main trains on this tour?
Lucerne-Interlaken Express (1 hour 50 minutes), GoldenPass Express (3 hours), train from Montreux to Zermatt, and Glacier Express (5 hours 30 minutes) from Zermatt to Chur.
Which towns do I stay in?
Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, and Zermatt. Each has a hotel overnight. You select your accommodation by hotel category.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
This is independent rail travel. You board the named trains on scheduled days and stay in hotel overnights. No guide accompanies you.
Are meals included?
Meals are not included in the from-price. The package is rail and accommodation only.
Can I extend the trip or add activities?
Yes. Switzerland Travel Centre offers optional extensions, additional mountain activities, and excursions to customize your stay.

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