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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland – Vineyards and Valleys

Three-day Swiss rail loop through Interlaken, Montreux, and Zermatt

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Switzerland Travel Centre's Grand Train Tour of Switzerland is a three-day, two-night tailor-made rail vacation that links three famous Alpine destinations. Beginning in Interlaken, you board the GoldenPass Express for a three-hour panoramic descent to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva, passing the UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards of Lavaux. On Day 2, you travel by train to Zermatt, a mountain village set beneath the Matterhorn, where you have time to explore its quiet streets. The journey concludes on Day 3 with the Lötschberg mountain route, a celebrated BLS Railroad passage that climbs through Alpine terrain back to Interlaken via Brig and Spiez. You select your own hotel and room category; the price covers rail travel and a digital Swiss rail pass. This trip suits first-time rail travellers seeking famous Swiss trains, repeat rail enthusiasts who want to combine two celebrated routes, and couples looking for a manageable Alpine getaway.

What to know before you look closer

  • Accommodation is not included in the stated price; you select and book a hotel and room category separately
  • Arrival and departure travel from your starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland is included, but your initial journey to Interlaken is not part of the three days of rail travel

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Montreux

    Ride on the GoldenPass Express

    Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Interlaken. There you board the famous Goldenpass Express and enjoy the panoramic journey to Montreux. Trip time: approx. 3h 15min

  2. Day 2railovernight: Zermatt

    Stay in Zermatt

    You travel by train from Montreux to Zermatt. Here you have time to discover the beautiful village at the foot of the Matterhorn. Trip time: approx. 2h 30min

  3. Day 3

    Ride on the Lötschberg mountain route

    As the final part of your tour, the spectacular Lötschberg mountain route takes you back to Interlaken via Brig and Spiez. Here you can extend your stay or travel by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland. Trip time: approx. 2h 45min

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Ride the GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux for panoramic views over three hours and fifteen minutes
  • Day 2Discover Zermatt village at the foot of the Matterhorn after a two-hour-thirty-minute train journey from Montreux
  • Day 3Travel the spectacular Lötschberg mountain route by BLS Railroad from Zermatt back to Interlaken via Brig and Spiez

Included

  • Arrival and departure included: travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
  • Choose your accommodation: select hotel and room category
  • Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (2026 bookings)

Questions travellers ask

Which trains are included?
The GoldenPass Express from Interlaken to Montreux and the Lötschberg mountain route (BLS) from Zermatt to Interlaken via Brig and Spiez
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
This is a tailor-made rail vacation operated by Switzerland Travel Centre. You travel independently by train; the package includes hotel accommodation of your choice
What is included in the price?
Rail travel on the two named routes, a digital Swiss Coupon Pass for 2026 bookings, and arrival and departure travel within Switzerland to any starting and ending point. Accommodation is not included in the from-price
How long does the train travel take?
Day 1 takes approximately three hours fifteen minutes, Day 2 approximately two hours thirty minutes, and Day 3 approximately two hours forty-five minutes
Can I add activities or excursions?
Yes, additional activities and mountain excursions can be added directly to the trip

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