How much does it cost?

From CHF 824 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,011 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Second class train travel from your home station in Switzerland is included, on a Half Fare Travelcard basis, along with seat reservations on the Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express and Glacier Express.

Which trains are used?

The Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerne to Interlaken, the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux, a regional train from Montreux to Zermatt, and the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur.

What hotels are included?

One night each in a 3-star hotel in Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux and Zermatt, all standard double rooms with breakfast.

Is this a guided tour or independent travel?

Day 5 describes an individual return journey from Chur, and the tour can be booked in the opposite direction; no guide is mentioned in the evidence.

What optional extras can I add in Zermatt?

The Gornergrat cog railway excursion and the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion, both listed as optional extras on day 4.

railtour suisse · Individual rail tour

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland «Top Attractions»

Five-day Swiss rail route linking GoldenPass Express and Glacier Express

railtour suisse runs this five-day, four-night rail trip across Switzerland, from Lucerne to Chur, with train travel included from your home station on a Half Fare Travelcard basis. Day one begins with a stroll across Lucerne's Chapel Bridge and through the old town to the Lion Monument. Day two rides the Luzern-Interlaken Express over the Brunig Pass, passing three small lakes before reaching the glacier-fed waters of Lake Brienz. Day three continues on the GoldenPass Express through alpine forests and mountain villages to Montreux. Day four brings a regional train to car-free Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn, with an optional trip up the Gornergrat cog railway for views of peaks above 4,000 metres. On day five, the Glacier Express crosses the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres to Chur, described as Switzerland's oldest town, before an individual return journey; the operator notes the route can also run in reverse. The trip suits travellers who want to see several distinct regions of Switzerland by named panoramic train without following a group leader.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at CHF 824 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

The included train journey to and from your home station in Switzerland is priced on a Half Fare Travelcard basis, so check with railtour suisse how this affects your fare if you do not hold that card.
The Gornergrat cog railway and the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion in Zermatt on day 4 are listed as optional extras, not included in the base price.
The evidence's description of Montreux cuts off mid-sentence after mentioning its almost Mediterranean climate, so some details about the town are not available in our source.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Lucerne
Arrival in Lucerne
Train journey to Lucerne, the city in the heart of Switzerland. Stroll across the world-famous Chapel Bridge, through the winding streets of the old town and visit the Lion Monument. Overnight in Lucerne.
Day 2railovernight: Interlaken
Lucerne-Interlaken Express (1h50)
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel with the Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerne via the Brünig Pass to Interlaken. Passing three small lakes, you will reach Lake Brienz, which has a special colour due to its glacier water. Overnight in Interlaken.
Day 3railovernight: Montreux
GoldenPass Express (3h15)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Interlaken to Montreux with the GoldenPass Express. You will pass through alpine forests, see bubbling mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages. Overnight in Montreux.
Day 4railovernight: Zermatt
Montreux – Zermatt (2h40)
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel by regional train to Zermatt, the beautiful and famous car-free resort at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn. Enjoy the day in Zermatt or take a trip to the Gornergrat. Europe's highest open-air cog railway takes you from Zermatt to the Gornergrat. From the summit, you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and other snow-capped peaks rising above 4'000 metres. If you want to go even higher, you should include the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion in your programme. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 5rail
Glacier Express (5h30) and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Zermatt to Chur with the Glacier Express. The train journey takes you over bridges, through tunnels and over the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 m. Travel in comfort through the natural beauty of an unspoiled landscape, with ancient, perfumed mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain rivers and mountain valleys, steeped in tradition and centuries-old culture. Chur is the oldest town in Switzerland, the Alpine town between North and South. The traffic-free old town with more than 500 shops is the largest shopping centre between Zurich and Milan. Individual return journey from Chur. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The Luzern-Interlaken Express crosses the Brunig Pass, passing three small lakes before reaching Lake Brienz, whose water takes on a distinct colour from glacier melt.
Day 3The GoldenPass Express passes alpine forests, bubbling mountain springs and picturesque mountain villages on the way to Montreux.
Day 4An optional trip up the Gornergrat, Europe's highest open-air cog railway, gives views of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and other peaks above 4,000 metres.
Day 5The Glacier Express crosses the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres on the way to Chur, described as Switzerland's oldest town.

Included

Train journey in 2nd class from/to domicile, Half Fare Travelcard basis
Seat reservation in the Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express and Glacier Express
1 night in Lucerne, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Interlaken, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Montreux, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Zermatt, 3*-hotel, standard double room with breakfast

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 824 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,011 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Second class train travel from your home station in Switzerland is included, on a Half Fare Travelcard basis, along with seat reservations on the Luzern-Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express and Glacier Express.
Which trains are used?: The Luzern-Interlaken Express from Lucerne to Interlaken, the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux, a regional train from Montreux to Zermatt, and the Glacier Express from Zermatt to Chur.
What hotels are included?: One night each in a 3-star hotel in Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux and Zermatt, all standard double rooms with breakfast.
Is this a guided tour or independent travel?: Day 5 describes an individual return journey from Chur, and the tour can be booked in the opposite direction; no guide is mentioned in the evidence.
What optional extras can I add in Zermatt?: The Gornergrat cog railway excursion and the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion, both listed as optional extras on day 4.