How much does it cost?

From CHF 550 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $675 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Which trains does this trip use?

The GoldenPass Express runs Interlaken to Montreux. The Lötschberg BLS line returns you from Brigue through Spiez to Interlaken. Both are second class.

Is accommodation included?

No. The 470 CHF (585 USD) covers rail travel only. You arrange and pay for hotels in Montreux and Zermatt separately.

Can I start and end at different Swiss towns?

Yes, the itinerary says you can join from any starting point and exit at any finishing point within Switzerland using public transport.

The Lavaux is a UNESCO-listed vineyard region on the north shore of Lake Geneva, visible from the GoldenPass Express between Interlaken and Montreux.

Switzerland Travel Centre · Voyage en train

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Vignes et Vallées

Three-day Swiss rail loop through vineyards, Zermatt, and alpine passes

Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - Vignes et Vallées is a 3-day, 2-night journey through three famous Swiss destinations, all reached by rail. The trip begins with the GoldenPass Express, a famous panoramic train that descends from Interlaken to Montreux, revealing the UNESCO-protected terraced vineyards of Lavaux overlooking Lake Geneva. Day 2 takes you by train from Montreux to Zermatt, the mountain village beneath the Matterhorn, where you have the full day to explore. The return journey uses the Lötschberg mountain railway, a scenic alpine route that climbs to Brigue then descends through Spiez back to Interlaken. This trip suits independent rail travelers and couples seeking relaxed, self-directed exploration of Switzerland's most famous regions without a guided group.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen CHF 80 since 4 Jul, to CHF 550.

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. 2 of 5 points are 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.

What to know before you look closer

Hotel accommodation in Montreux and Zermatt is not included in the quoted price; you book and pay for lodging separately
The quoted price is for the rail package only; confirm final costs with Switzerland Travel Centre
You must arrange your own transport to Interlaken at the start from your entry point in Switzerland

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Montreux
Voyage à bord du GoldenPass Express
Voyage de ton point de départ en Suisse en transports publics jusqu'à Interlaken. De là, embarque à bord du célèbre GoldenPass Express et savoure un voyage panoramique inoubliable jusqu'à Montreux. Temps de trajet : environ 3h 15min
Day 2railovernight: Zermatt
Séjour à Zermatt
Tu prends le train de Montreux à Zermatt. Ici, tu as le temps de découvrir le magnifique village au pied du Cervin. Temps de trajet : environ 2h 30min
Day 3
Voyage sur la ligne de faîte du Lötschberg
Pour terminer ton voyage, la spectaculaire ligne de faîte du Lötschberg te ramène à Interlaken via Brigue et Spiez. Là, tu peux décider de prolonger ton séjour ou voyager avec les transports publics jusqu'à ton point final en Suisse. Temps de voyage : environ 2h 45min

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1The GoldenPass Express departs Interlaken for Montreux, revealing the Lavaux vineyard terraces descending to Lake Geneva over 3 hours 15 minutes
Day 2From Montreux, the train climbs 2 hours 30 minutes to Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, Switzerland's most recognizable peak
Day 3The Lötschberg mountain railway descends from Brigue back to Interlaken via Spiez, traversing the Alpine passes in 2 hours 45 minutes

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 550 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $675 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Which trains does this trip use?: The GoldenPass Express runs Interlaken to Montreux. The Lötschberg BLS line returns you from Brigue through Spiez to Interlaken. Both are second class.
Is accommodation included?: No. The 470 CHF (585 USD) covers rail travel only. You arrange and pay for hotels in Montreux and Zermatt separately.
Can I start and end at different Swiss towns?: Yes, the itinerary says you can join from any starting point and exit at any finishing point within Switzerland using public transport.
What is the Lavaux?: The Lavaux is a UNESCO-listed vineyard region on the north shore of Lake Geneva, visible from the GoldenPass Express between Interlaken and Montreux.