Arrive in Lucerne and begin your Swiss rail journey aboard the Lucerne–Interlaken Express, passing lakes, alpine villages, and mountain scenery en route to Interlaken, where the remainder of the day is free to explore or relax.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: Lucerne → Interlaken: ~70 km | 2h
Overnight in Interlaken

Board the GoldenPass Express and travel through valleys, vineyards, waterfalls, and classic Swiss landscapes. Panoramic windows offer uninterrupted views before arriving in Montreux, where you can enjoy lakeside scenery, charming streets, and local dining.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: Interlaken → Montreux: ~120 km | 3h
Overnight in Montreux

Spend the day in the car-free resort of Zermatt beneath the iconic Matterhorn, with time to explore village streets, cafés, and alpine viewpoints, or join optional mountain excursions surrounded by dramatic high-altitude scenery.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: Montreux → Zermatt: ~160 km | 3h 15min
Overnight in Zermatt

Travel aboard the world-famous Glacier Express on a full-day journey across high passes, deep gorges, and alpine valleys, enjoying panoramic views as the route showcases Switzerland’s most dramatic mountain landscapes.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: Zermatt → St. Moritz (via Glacier Express): ~290 km | 8h 30min
Overnight in St. Moritz

Experience the Bernina Express on a UNESCO-listed route featuring glaciers, snow-capped peaks, and soaring viaducts before descending toward southern alpine valleys, highlighting remarkable contrasts and Swiss rail engineering.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: St. Moritz → Tirano → St. Moritz: ~120 km | 4h round trip
Overnight in St. Moritz

Journey along the historic Gotthard route combining scenic rail travel with a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Lucerne, passing alpine villages, dramatic valleys, and tranquil lakeside scenery.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: St. Moritz → Lucerne (via Gotthard Panorama Express): ~250 km | 6h (train + boat)
Overnight in Lucerne

Travel aboard the Voralpen-Express through rolling pre-alpine landscapes, charming towns, and scenic lakes as you journey east toward St. Gallen, revealing a quieter and more pastoral side of Switzerland.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: Lucerne → St. Gallen: ~150 km | 3h 30min
Overnight in St. Gallen

Enjoy a scenic return journey via Romanshorn and Schaffhausen, traveling along Lake Constance and the Rhine region, with views near the Rhine Falls providing a fitting conclusion to your Swiss rail adventure.

Approximate Rail Distance and time: St. Gallen → Schaffhausen → Zurich/return: ~120 km | 2h 30min