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Switzerland by Train

9 days. 5 iconic trains. The Alps from a window seat.

ZürichtoZürich

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The Journey at a Glance

Days
9Days
Iconic Trains
5Iconic Trains
Overnight Stops
5Overnight Stops
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
2UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The trains

Five Trains, One Week in the Alps

  • Glacier Express panorama cars crossing a curved stone viaduct through summer forest in the Swiss Alps

    Switzerland

    Glacier Express

    Zermatt to St. Moritz past waterfalls, glacier fields, alpine meadows and tiny villages, all through panoramic windows.

  • Red train crossing a stone bridge below snowy mountains and a glacier

    Bernina Express

    The famous red train crossing the highest railway over the Alps on the UNESCO World Heritage Albula and Bernina lines, with glaciers in view.

  • Red mountain train on a rocky hillside beneath the Matterhorn in golden evening light

    Gornergrat Railway

    A cog railway climbing from Zermatt to Europe's highest open-air rail summit and a front-row view of the Matterhorn.

  • GoldenPass Express panoramic train passing the village of Rougemont in the Swiss Alps

    ©MOB - GoldenPass

    GoldenPass Express

    Through the mountains to Montreux on Lake Geneva, the Swiss Riviera.

  • Train on the Brünig line above Lake Lungern, the route of the Lucerne–Interlaken Express, Switzerland.

    Lucerne–Interlaken Express

    Over the Brünig Pass and past the turquoise lakes of Lungern and Brienz, Lucerne to Interlaken in about two hours.

The Day-by-Day

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The route

Where You'll Stay

  1. Zürich old town along the Limmat River with the Grossmünster towers and the Alps beyond

    Zürich

    Where the journey begins and ends.

  2. Lucerne's covered Chapel Bridge and stone Water Tower beside the river

    Lucerne

    Lakefront old town and covered bridges.

  3. Lavaux vineyard terraces above Lake Geneva near Lausanne

    Lausanne

    Gateway to the Lavaux vineyard terraces on Lake Geneva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  4. Car-free village of Zermatt beneath the Matterhorn in summer

    Zermatt area

    A chalet village beneath the Matterhorn.

  5. St. Moritz hotels and church spire above Lake St. Moritz in the Swiss Alps

    St. Moritz

    The legendary alpine resort town.

Map of a nine-day Swiss rail route linking Zürich, Lucerne, Lausanne, the Zermatt area and St. Moritz

What I add

Elevated by Beverly

The tour gives you the trains and the route. I build everything around it so the whole trip feels effortless.

GoldenPass Express Prestige class reclining seat beside panoramic windows above Lake Geneva near Montreux
©MOB - GoldenPass

  • Pre and post stays

    Arrive early or linger longer with a hotel stay I hand-pick for you in Zürich or beyond.

  • Private transfers

    Skip the taxi line with a driver waiting when you land.

  • Flights handled

    I'll book your air and watch your schedule from start to finish.

  • In your corner

    One person to call before, during and after your trip.

Questions

Questions I get asked

Yes. Through November 2, 2026, select 2027 departures are 25% off the land price when the booking is made and deposited between October 26 and November 2, 2026. It doesn't apply to groups of 8 or more or combine with other trade offers. Send me your dates and I'll confirm your departure qualifies.

The itinerary is complimentary. Fill out my travel request and I'll send it over along with real pricing for the dates you're considering.

Not for this one. It's a published tour, so the tour company pays me and you pay the same price you'd pay booking direct.

Pre and post hotel stays, flights and airport transfers are priced separately unless the tour includes them, and I can arrange all of it. If you'd like me to book your flights, my air fee is $75 per ticket.

There are departures throughout 2027 and 2028. Send me your preferred months and I'll check availability and pricing for you.

Nine days, starting and ending in Zürich.

Five trains. The Lucerne–Interlaken Express, GoldenPass Express, Gornergrat Railway, Glacier Express and Bernina Express, which runs on the UNESCO World Heritage Albula and Bernina lines.

Yes. The Glacier Express crosses it on the Albula line on the way to St. Moritz.

Yes. I also build custom independent rail journeys around your dates, hotels and pace.

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Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability and change until booked. Itinerary details reflect the 2027 season as published at time of writing and may change for 2028. Limited-time offer: 25% off the land price per person on select 2027 departures, booked and deposited October 26 to November 2, 2026. New bookings only, subject to availability, not valid for groups of 8 or more, and may be withdrawn at any time.

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