Summer and early autumn offer extensive operation of lines and accessible alpine landscapes.
SWITZERLAND · TRAINS + LANDSCAPES
SWITZERLAND — GRAND TRAIN TOUR
Discover the whole of Switzerland by a sequence of panoramic trains.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEMay–Oct
EXPERIENCETrains + Landscapes
COUNTRYSwitzerland
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Zurich → Lucerne → Interlaken → Montreux → Zermatt → St. Moritz
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Grand Train Tour
2Lucerne
3Interlaken
4Zermatt
5St. Moritz
The Grand Train Tour connects some of Switzerland's most iconic landscapes through a sequence of panoramic lines. Lucerne, Interlaken, Montreux, Zermatt and St. Moritz appear between lakes, alpine passes and mountain railways that make the journey its own itinerary.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Zurich
Arrival and start of the trip in Zurich, with a light pace to enter the destination and prepare the next steps without overloading the first day.
DAY 2
Lucerne — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to rail routes and historic stations in Lucerne, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 3
Lucerne - Main Experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Lucerne, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 4
Interlaken — time to deepen
Time dedicated to scenic stretches and cities connected by the rails in Interlaken, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 5
Interlaken — Identity of the Destination
Time spent on historic rail routes and stations in Interlaken, with choices adjusted to the climate, operation and travel profile.
DAY 6
Montreux - Top Experience
Time dedicated to landscapes seen from the train in Montreux, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 7
Zermatt —time to dig deeper
Time dedicated to scenic stretches and cities connected by the rails in Zermatt, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 8
Zermatt — Identity of Destiny
Time dedicated to rail routes and historic stations in Zermatt, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 9
Top Experience St. Moritz
Time dedicated to sights seen from the train in St. Moritz, with choices adjusted to the weather, operation and travel profile.
DAY 10
End of the trip
Last hours in St. Moritz and end of the itinerary, with logistics adjusted to the flight, train or continuation of the trip.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Get to know the whole of Switzerland through a sequence of panoramic trains. The proposal gains depth by connecting Zurich → Lucerne → Interlaken → Montreux → Zermatt → St. Moritz, with the concept of great landscapes and cities connected by rail journeys that are a central part of the experience. and rhythm designed so that each stage has its own reason within the trip.
YOUR WAY
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