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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Le Best-of

Five-day Swiss rail circuit from Lucerne to Chur on four named trains

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The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, operated by Switzerland Travel Centre, is a five-day, four-night independent rail journey connecting Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, and Chur using four of Switzerland's signature trains. Each day you travel by train to a new city, spending the night there and exploring at your own pace. Day two takes you on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express toward the Eiger, Moench, and Jungfrau; day three carries you on the GoldenPass Express past golden vineyards and along Lake Geneva to Montreux; day four brings you to Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most recognizable mountain; and day five completes the circuit on the Glacier Express to Chur, a five-hour thirty-minute traverse of Alpine terrain. Arrival and departure from any Swiss location are included, as is a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass unlocking over 100 discounted experiences nationwide. You customize your hotel choice and room category, and can add optional mountain activities or extend your stay. This format suits independent explorers and first-time rail travellers alike who want to experience Switzerland's most celebrated rail routes and destinations without a guided escort.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotel accommodation and room category are customizable but not pre-selected in the core package; you choose your own tier and property in each city.
  • Arrival and departure are from any Swiss point using public transport, meaning you arrange your own transfers to the starting point in Lucerne.
  • The pack does not specify which accommodation grade is included at the base price; confirm the standard with Switzerland Travel Centre before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Lucerne

    Arrivee a Lucerne

    Tu te rends a Lucerne en transports publics. Profite du voyage et, une fois arrive, prends le temps de decouvrir la ville.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Interlaken

    Voyage avec le Lucerne-Interlaken Express

    Tu voyageras avec le Lucerne-Interlaken Express de Lucerne a Interlaken. Profite de la vue durant le trajet. A l'arrivee, tu auras le temps de decouvrir Interlaken. Temps du trajet : environ 1h 50min.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Montreux

    Voyage a bord du GoldenPass Express

    Tu te rendras a Montreux a bord du GoldenPass Express. Profite du voyage et, une fois arrive, decouvre la charmante ville au bord du lac Leman. Temps de trajet : environ 3h.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Zermatt

    Voyage de Montreux a Zermatt

    Tu prendras le train pour Zermatt. Profite de la vue sur les Alpes et, une fois arrive a Zermatt, decouvre l'atmosphere unique de ce charmant village de montagne.

  5. Day 5rail

    Voyage avec le Glacier Express et retour depuis Coire

    Tu voyages avec le Glacier Express de Zermatt a Coire. De la, tu entreprendras ton voyage de retour avec les transports publics ou tu prolongeras ton sejour. Temps de trajet : environ 5h 30min.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The Lucerne-Interlaken Express carries you from Lucerne toward the gateway to the Eiger, Moench, and Jungfrau mountains over approximately one hour fifty minutes.
  • Day 3The GoldenPass Express travels from Interlaken to Montreux over three hours, passing golden vineyards and arriving at the lakeside town on Lake Geneva.
  • Day 4You arrive in Zermatt, the mountain village beneath the Matterhorn, Switzerland's emblematic peak.
  • Day 5The Glacier Express departs Zermatt for Chur, traveling for approximately five hours thirty minutes through Alpine scenery to complete the circuit.

Included

  • Arrivee et depart inclus - depuis n'importe quel point de depart et d'arrivee en Suisse
  • Digital Swiss Coupon Pass inclus pour toute reservation de voyage a forfait en 2026 - ton acces a plus de 100 experiences exclusives 2 pour 1 dans toute la Suisse, economise jusqu'a CHF 4'500.-

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included in this trip?
The journey covers four trains: the Lucerne-Interlaken Express, the GoldenPass Express, a train from Montreux to Zermatt, and the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur.
Is this tour guided or independent?
It is an independent journey. You travel between cities by train and explore each destination on your own. Optional activities and excursions can be added.
How many nights do I spend in each city?
You spend one night in each of Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, and Zermatt over the four nights. Day five is your travel day on the Glacier Express to Chur.
What is included in the price?
The price includes all train travel between the five cities, arrival and departure from any Swiss point, and a Digital Swiss Coupon Pass granting access to over 100 discounted experiences throughout Switzerland. Accommodation is customizable.
Can I extend or shorten the trip?
Yes. Switzerland Travel Centre allows you to adapt the duration of the stay according to your preferences and add optional mountain activities and excursions.
When does this trip operate?
The pack does not list specific departure dates or seasonal windows. Confirm availability with Switzerland Travel Centre.

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