How much does it cost?

From CHF 1,810 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,220 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. The package includes the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, the Gornergrat cog railway, a regional train through the Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, and the Lucerne-Interlaken Express.

Is this guided or independent?

It is self-guided. Travelers start from their own individual starting point in Switzerland and make each connection on their own.

What is not included?

The seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey, mandatory from May through October, and meal service on the Glacier Express.

What hotels are used?

The evidence gives a price example based on a 3-star double room; no specific hotel names are listed.

Switzerland Travel Centre · Self-guided rail journey

Highlights of Switzerland

8-day self-guided Swiss rail circuit on Glacier Express and three mountain railways

Switzerland Travel Centre's Highlights of Switzerland is an 8-day self-guided rail journey that begins in St. Moritz and ends near Lucerne, with each traveler starting from their own point in Switzerland. The trip's centerpiece is the Glacier Express, an 8-hour ride from St. Moritz to Zermatt, followed by a cog railway climb to the Gornergrat for a view of the Matterhorn. From Zermatt, regional trains cross the Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, where the Jungfrau Railway climbs to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station at 11,332 feet. The Lucerne-Interlaken Express then covers the final leg, and a gondola ride up Mount Pilatus rounds out the trip near Lucerne. With two nights at most stops, the pace stays relaxed. This suits travelers comfortable navigating their own train connections who want several of Switzerland's best-known rail routes in one package.

What to know before you look closer

The seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey is not included; it is mandatory from May through October and must be booked separately.
Meal service on the Glacier Express is not included in the seat reservation price.
This is a self-guided journey; travelers manage each train connection and excursion on their own, without a guide.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: St. Moritz
Arrival and stay in St. Moritz
You start your journey from your individual starting point in Switzerland and travel to St. Moritz by public transport.
Day 2railovernight: Zermatt
Ride on the Glacier Express
You travel on the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, where you spend the night. Trip time: approx. 8h.
Day 3railovernight: Zermatt
Excursion to the Gornergrat
You take the cog railroad up to Gornergrat at an altitude of 10,135 ft. There you can enjoy the view of the Matterhorn.
Day 4railovernight: Interlaken
Stay in Interlaken
You travel by train through the Bernese Oberland to Interlaken. Enjoy the view of the mountains and nature during your journey.
Day 5railovernight: Interlaken
Excursion to the Jungfraujoch
You travel on the Jungfrau Railway through the mountains to the highest railroad station in Europe at 11,332 ft above sea level.
Day 6railovernight: Lucerne
Ride on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express
You travel to Lucerne on the Lucerne-Interlaken Express. Trip time: approx. 2 hours.
Day 7overnight: Lucerne
Excursion to Mount Pilatus
You take the gondola lift to the summit of Mount Pilatus and back down again.
Day 8
Return journey from Lucerne
Travel by public transport from Lucerne to your destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay to discover even more.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Rides the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, a journey of about 8 hours.
Day 3Takes the cog railway up to the Gornergrat at 10,135 feet for a view of the Matterhorn.
Day 5Rides the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railroad station in Europe at 11,332 feet.
Day 7Takes the gondola lift to the summit of Mount Pilatus and back.

Included

Digital Swiss Coupon Pass (over 100 2-for-1 experiences)
Travel from any starting point and back to any ending point in Switzerland
Glacier Express journey from St. Moritz to Zermatt
Gornergrat cog railway excursion
Jungfrau Railway excursion to the Jungfraujoch
Lucerne–Interlaken Express journey
Mount Pilatus gondola excursion
Hotel accommodation (price example based on 3-star double room)

Not included

Seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey (mandatory May–October, bookable separately)
Meal service on the Glacier Express (not included in the seat reservation price)

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 1,810 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,220 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. The package includes the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, the Gornergrat cog railway, a regional train through the Bernese Oberland to Interlaken, the Jungfrau Railway to the Jungfraujoch, and the Lucerne-Interlaken Express.
Is this guided or independent?: It is self-guided. Travelers start from their own individual starting point in Switzerland and make each connection on their own.
What class is the Glacier Express?: 1st, 2nd, or Excellence Class.
What is not included?: The seat reservation for the Jungfraujoch journey, mandatory from May through October, and meal service on the Glacier Express.
What hotels are used?: The evidence gives a price example based on a 3-star double room; no specific hotel names are listed.