How much does it cost?

From CHF 342 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $419 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Which trains are included?

The RegioExpress from Bern to Domodossola via the Lötschberg mountain route and Simplon Tunnel, and the Centovalli Railway from Domodossola to Locarno. Both are in 2nd class.

Is this an escorted tour?

No. Railtour Suisse includes the train travel and accommodation with breakfast. Day three is described as an individual return journey, suggesting you arrange your own transport home.

What hotels are included?

One night in a 3-star hotel in Domodossola and one night in a 3-star hotel in Locarno, both with standard double rooms and breakfast.

What is not included?

Meals other than breakfast, the optional hike, and the return journey home on day three.

railtour suisse · Panoramic rail journey

Lötschberg mountain route and Centovalli

Swiss and Italian rail loop via two panoramic mountain trains

Railtour Suisse operates this three-day rail journey combining two of the Alps' most celebrated mountain trains. You depart Bern on the RegioExpress, which climbs the historic Lötschberg mountain route through hairpin loops and past the imposing Kanderviadukt before threading the Simplon Tunnel into Domodossola, Italy. The overnight stay gives you free time and the option to hike to Sacro Monte Calvario, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a 15-chapel Way of the Cross. Day two brings the Centovalli Railway, a two-hour journey through the Valley of a Hundred Valleys and the Vigezzo Valley to Locarno on Lake Maggiore, where you spend your second night. Day three offers a leisurely morning walk along the lake promenade and a visit to Piazza Grande before your return journey. The trip suits repeat rail travellers, photographers drawn to engineering and valley scenery, history enthusiasts interested in Swiss railway heritage, and couples seeking a relaxed pace with comfortable accommodation and time to explore two distinct Alpine and Mediterranean towns.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at CHF 342 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. 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

The from-price is based on a Half Fare Travelcard; full-price rail fares may be higher.
Day three departure time is not specified; confirm your return journey options before booking.
The recommended hike to Sacro Monte Calvario on day one is optional and not part of the guided itinerary.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Domodossola
Arrival in Domodossola
Train journey to Bern and onward journey with the RegioExpress via Spiez along the historic mountain route to Brig. The 60 km long route is considered one of the most important and daring structures in Swiss railway history and impresses with the imposing Kanderviadukt, the loops around the Felsenburg and the unconventional Bietschtal Bridge near Raron. Continue through the Simplon Tunnel to Domodossola (Italy) and enjoy some free time. We recommend an easy hike to Sacro Monte Calvario, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in Domodossola.
Day 2railovernight: Locarno
Centovalli Railway (2h)
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel on the Centovalli Railway through the «Valley of a Hundred Valleys» and the Vigezzo Valley to Locarno. The area is a unique natural and cultural paradise. Overnight in Locarno.
Day 3
Locarno and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Stroll beneath the palm trees along the lake promenade and visit Piazza Grande, the vibrant heart of Locarno. Individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1The RegioExpress climbs the historic Lötschberg mountain route, passing the imposing Kanderviadukt and hairpin loops around the Felsenburg before entering the Simplon Tunnel to descend into Domodossola.
Day 2The Centovalli Railway winds through the Valley of a Hundred Valleys and the Vigezzo Valley for two hours to Locarno on the Swiss-Italian border.
Day 3A morning stroll along Locarno's lake promenade beneath palm trees and a visit to Piazza Grande before individual return travel.

Included

2nd class train journey from/to domicile (Half Fare Travelcard basis)
1 night in Domodossola, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Locarno, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 342 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $419 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Which trains are included?: The RegioExpress from Bern to Domodossola via the Lötschberg mountain route and Simplon Tunnel, and the Centovalli Railway from Domodossola to Locarno. Both are in 2nd class.
Is this an escorted tour?: No. Railtour Suisse includes the train travel and accommodation with breakfast. Day three is described as an individual return journey, suggesting you arrange your own transport home.
What hotels are included?: One night in a 3-star hotel in Domodossola and one night in a 3-star hotel in Locarno, both with standard double rooms and breakfast.
What is not included?: Meals other than breakfast, the optional hike, and the return journey home on day three.