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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Riviere alpine

Five scenic Swiss trains from Lucerna to Flüelen, including alpine peaks and Ticino lakes

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Riviere Alpine is a 5-day, 4-night journey across Switzerland starting in Lucerna and ending in Flüelen. Travellers board five different named trains that showcase the country's most celebrated rail routes: the Luzern-Interlaken Express climbs through Alpine foothills to the Bernese Oberland, the GoldenPass Express descends through panoramic vistas to Montreux on Lake Geneva, a train carries you to Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn, the Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli winds through Italian-Swiss valleys, and finally the Gotthard Panorama Express combines first-class rail with a historic paddle-wheel boat back to Lucerna. The itinerary suits first-time rail travellers seeking a manageable pace with famous mountains, lakes, and villages, as well as seasoned rail enthusiasts wanting to experience multiple legendary trains in one journey. With one night in each destination and no strenuous hiking, this tour balances relaxation with discovery.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price of CHF 930 covers the package; confirm whether train fares are included or booked separately when enquiring
  • Accommodation is not listed in the operator's public information; contact Switzerland Travel Centre for hotel details and tier options in each destination
  • Day 4's Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli has an optional panoramic carriage upgrade for CHF 1.50

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Interlaken

    Trasferimento a Interlaken

    Raggiungi Lucerna con i mezzi pubblici. Quindi si prosegue a bordo del Luzern-Interlaken Express fino a Interlaken. Durata del viaggio: ca. 1h 50min

  2. Day 2railovernight: Montreux

    Viaggio sul GoldenPass Express

    Raggiungi Montreux sul Lago di Ginevra a bordo della carrozza panoramica del GoldenPass Express. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h 15min

  3. Day 3overnight: Zermatt

    Soggiorno a Zermatt

    Da Montreux raggiungi in treno Zermatt. Qui avrai tempo per scoprire il bellissimo paesino ai piedi del Cervino. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h 30min

  4. Day 4overnight: Locarno

    Viaggio sulla ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli

    Oggi viaggerai a bordo della Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli via Domodossola in Italia fino a Locarno e potrai goderti il bellissimo percorso attraverso numerose valli laterali. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h

  5. Day 5rail

    Viaggio sul Gotthard Panorama Express

    Raggiungi Bellinzona in treno e poi sali a bordo del Gotthard Panorama Express in 1a classe per Flüelen. Prosegui con lo storico piroscafo su ruote fino a Lucerna. Da lì, puoi prolungare il tuo soggiorno o intraprendere il viaggio di ritorno verso la tua destinazione finale in Svizzera. Durata del viaggio: ca. 5h

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: the GoldenPass Express panoramic carriage descends from Interlaken to Montreux on Lake Geneva, a journey of about 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Day 3Day 3: arrive at Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn (known as Cervino in Italian), with free time to explore the village
  • Day 4Day 4: the Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli winds through the Valley of One Hundred Valleys from Domodossola in Italy to Locarno, a 5-hour journey past lateral valleys
  • Day 5Day 5: the Gotthard Panorama Express in first class combines a final train leg to Flüelen with a historic paddle-wheel boat journey back to Lucerna

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included in this tour?
The tour includes five trains: Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, a train from Montreux to Zermatt, Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli from Domodossola to Locarno, and Gotthard Panorama Express from Bellinzona to Flüelen. It also includes a historic paddle-wheel boat from Flüelen back to Lucerna.
Is this an escorted tour or independent travel?
The evidence pack does not specify; contact Switzerland Travel Centre to confirm whether the tour includes a guide or is self-guided rail travel.
How long is each train journey?
Luzern-Interlaken: about 1 hour 50 minutes. GoldenPass Express: about 3 hours 15 minutes. Montreux to Zermatt: about 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferrovia Vigezzina-Centovalli: about 5 hours. Gotthard Panorama Express and boat return: about 5 hours total.
What are the overnight locations?
Nights are spent in Interlaken (Day 1), Montreux (Day 2), Zermatt (Day 3), and Locarno (Day 4). The tour ends in Flüelen on Day 5.
What class of rail travel is included?
Most trains are in second class. The Gotthard Panorama Express on Day 5 is in first class.

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