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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Originale

Eight-day Swiss rail loop from Lucerna across four language regions

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Originale is an 8-day, 7-night independent rail journey that traverses 1,280 kilometres across all four of Switzerland's language regions. Departing Lucerna, the itinerary strings together six of the country's most celebrated scenic trains: the Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and Voralpen-Express. Travellers overnight in mountain towns and lakeside destinations including Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano, and San Gallo. The route climaxes on day 4 with the Glacier Express, an eight-hour traverse of alpine valleys and the Rhine Gorge; day 6 features a first-class panoramic carriage on the Gotthard route, followed by a paddle-wheel steamer to Lucerna. Free time in each town allows independent exploration. This tour suits first-time rail travellers attracted to Switzerland's mountains and villages, repeat enthusiasts seeking acclaimed train journeys, and photographers drawn to glacier scenery and UNESCO heritage sites.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Bernina Express leg includes a bus or coach transfer from Tirano to Lugano; not the entire 5 hours 40 minutes is rail.
  • Day 1 requires independent public transport travel to Lucerna before boarding the Luzern-Interlaken Express; Switzerland Travel Centre does not arrange this transfer.
  • The package name lists 'Originale' but the operator publishes no specific price tier options or hotel selection details; confirm accommodation standards at booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Trasferimento a Lucerna e viaggio sul Luzern-Interlaken Express

    Inizi il tuo viaggio in Svizzera e raggiungi Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici. Da lì, prendi il Luzern-Interlaken Express per Interlaken. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h

  2. Day 2railovernight: Montreux

    Viaggio sul GoldenPass Express

    A bordo del famoso GoldenPass Express raggiungi Montreux, sul Lago di Ginevra, dove avrai tempo libero per esplorare i dintorni. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h

  3. Day 3overnight: Zermatt

    Soggiorno a Zermatt

    Il viaggio di oggi ti porterà nella vivace Zermatt, ai piedi del Cervino. Goditi una giornata libera e pernotta in questo affascinante paesino chiuso al traffico. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h

  4. Day 4railovernight: St. Moritz

    Viaggio sul Glacier Express

    Sali a bordo del Glacier Express, uno dei treni più leggendari del mondo. Goditi il viaggio attraverso valli, passi di montagna e la Gola del Reno. Durata del viaggio: ca. 8h

  5. Day 5railovernight: Lugano

    Viaggio sul Bernina Express

    Goditi il viaggio nella carrozza panoramica del Bernina Express da St. Moritz a Tirano (IT). Da lì, il viaggio prosegue fino a Lugano, dove trascorrerai la notte. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h 40min

  6. Day 6railovernight: Lucerna

    Viaggio sul Gotthard Panorama Express

    Viaggi da Lugano a Flüelen nella carrozza panoramica di 1a classe del Gotthard Panorama Express. Da lì, il viaggio prosegue in battello a vapore fino a Lucerna. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h 30min

  7. Day 7railovernight: San Gallo

    Viaggio sul Voralpen-Express

    Scopri la bellezza selvaggia della Svizzera nord-orientale viaggiando sul Voralpen-Express da Lucerna a San Gallo. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h 20min

  8. Day 8

    Rientro da San Gallo via Romanshorn e Sciaffusa

    Da San Gallo prendi il treno via Romanshorn fino a Sciaffusa, da dove prosegui il viaggio di ritorno con i mezzi pubblici. In alternativa, puoi anche prolungare il tuo soggiorno a San Gallo.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4Glacier Express journey from Zermatt through valleys, mountain passes, and the Rhine Gorge to St. Moritz, approximately 8 hours.
  • Day 5Bernina Express panoramic carriage from St. Moritz to Tirano, then onward by road to Lugano, crossing some of Europe's highest railway tracks.
  • Day 6Gotthard Panorama Express first-class panoramic carriage from Lugano to Flüelen, continuing by paddle-wheel steam boat to Lucerna.
  • Day 3Free day in Zermatt at the base of the Matterhorn, a car-free village.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes, Switzerland Travel Centre includes all six named scenic trains and the paddle-wheel boat on the Gotthard Panorama Express route.
Which trains are featured?
Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, and Voralpen-Express.
Is this an escorted or independent trip?
Independent. You book the train segments and hotels; day 2, day 3, and days between train journeys provide free time in the destination towns.
What is included in the price?
Rail fares, accommodation for 7 nights, and most meals appear to be covered from CHF 1,670. Confirm full inclusions and any single-room surcharge with the operator.
When does this trip run?
The evidence describes it as a summer itinerary through four Swiss language regions. No specific departure dates or seasonal restrictions are listed; contact Switzerland Travel Centre.
How much walking or physical activity is required?
Days consist mainly of train travel and free time in towns. Walking is typical for town exploration and station transfers; no mountain hikes or high-altitude activities are mentioned.

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