Search

Switzerland Travel Centre · Viaggo in treno

Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Vigneti e Valli

Three-day Swiss rail loop through vineyards, valleys, and Alpine peaks

Illustration of Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Vigneti e Valli

Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland Vigneti e Valli is a three-day, two-night journey through some of the country's most celebrated rail routes and landscapes. Beginning in Interlaken, you board the GoldenPass Express for a scenic 3 hour 15 minute descent to Montreux on the shore of Lake Geneva, passing through the Lavaux vineyard terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site. On Day 2, you travel by regional train to Zermatt, set at the foot of the Cervino (Matterhorn), with time to explore the village. The journey concludes on Day 3 with the spectacular Lötschberg mountain railway, which carries you from Briga back to Interlaken through dramatic Alpine passes and valleys. All train travel is included in second class. This trip suits first-time rail travellers drawn to Switzerland's scenic railways, repeat rail enthusiasts seeking celebrated Alpine lines, and photographers drawn to mountain and vineyard vistas.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price is in Swiss francs (CHF 470); confirm the current USD equivalent and rail fare inclusions with Switzerland Travel Centre before booking
  • Hotel accommodation is not mentioned in the package details; confirm lodging arrangements in Montreux and Zermatt separately
  • You must arrange your own transport to Interlaken from your starting point in Switzerland and from Spiez to your final destination

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Montreux

    Viaggio sul GoldenPass Express

    Dal tuo punto di partenza in Svizzera raggiungi Interlaken con i mezzi pubblici. Qui sali a bordo del famoso Goldenpass Express e ti godi il viaggio panoramico fino a Montreux. Durata del viaggio: ca. 3h 15min

  2. Day 2overnight: Zermatt

    Soggiorno a Zermatt

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

  3. Day 3

    Viaggio sulla linea di montagna del Lötschberg

    Per concludere, la spettacolare linea di montagna del Lötschberg ti riporta a Interlaken passando per Briga e Spiez. Qui puoi prolungare il tuo soggiorno o fare rientro con i mezzi pubblici alla tua destinazione finale in Svizzera. Durata del viaggio: ca. 2h 45min

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The GoldenPass Express departs Interlaken for Montreux, a 3 hour 15 minute journey through the Swiss landscape to the Lake Geneva shore
  • Day 2You arrive in Zermatt by train and see the Cervino (Matterhorn) rising above the mountain village
  • Day 3The Lötschberg mountain railway carries you from Briga back to Interlaken via Spiez, crossing dramatic Alpine terrain

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes second-class rail travel on the GoldenPass Express (Interlaken to Montreux), regional trains to Zermatt, and the Lötschberg mountain railway return journey.
Which trains do I ride?
You travel the GoldenPass Express (Interlaken to Montreux), regional trains from Montreux to Zermatt, and the Lötschberg mountain railway (Briga to Spiez) on the return.
How long is each train journey?
The GoldenPass Express takes approximately 3 hours 15 minutes; Montreux to Zermatt approximately 2 hours 30 minutes; and the Lötschberg line approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
Does the package include hotels?
The evidence does not specify hotel inclusions. Confirm lodging details with Switzerland Travel Centre.
How many nights do I stay?
Two nights: one in Montreux (after Day 1) and one in Zermatt (after Day 2).
Where does the trip start and end?
It starts in Interlaken and ends in Spiez. You arrange your own transport to reach Interlaken at the start and depart from Spiez at the end.

Similar journeys