The 14 Best Scenic Train Journeys in Switzerland

1.Gruyères Tour from Geneva With Train, Chocolate and Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $305Our pick

Spend about 10 hours touring Switzerland’s best-known food stops and scenery. You’ll visit Maison Cailler in Broc, taste Gruyère cheese and fondue, explore the medieval village, then ride the GoldenPass train toward Montreux. Guides such as Roger, David, Babis, and Aristotle are praised for clear instructions, humor, and care.

“Our guide was awesome ! The chocolate ans cheese factory are really worth visiting. And the gruyere village is incredibly beautiful”

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2.From Milan: St. Moritz and Panoramic Bernina Express Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 215 reviews · 13 hours (approx.)

Travel from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, enjoy free time in the Swiss resort, then ride the Bernina route through glaciers, Alpine valleys, Lake Bianco, Alp Grüm, and the Brusio Spiral Viaduct before returning from Tirano by bus. English-speaking assistants such as Monica may help with boarding and seats.

“What a great time. Our guide was beyond nice, knowledgeable, and elevated the experience! As for the trip itself, breathtaking! I would have loved to see more snow but hey, that's not to say it wasn't worth it. Tip- do the non panoramic train for the best experience because you can open the windows and really get some great pics.”

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3.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $599

Travel from Zurich through Chur aboard the Glacier Express, crossing alpine valleys and the Oberalp section before continuing to Andermatt and Lucerne. A guide handles tickets and connections for a group of up to 15. Route changes and train substitutions can occur in high season, so check final instructions carefully.

“Areas for improvement. 1. I booked this trip in August of 2025 for December of 2025. This tour operator did not book any of our seats on the Glacier Express together, despite being able to see through my booking that there was a child (Booked for 2 adults and 1 child). It should have been communicated back then if they were unable to book 2 seats of the seats beside each other and one across, but it was not. You will not find out until you are literally getting in the Glacier Express with your tour guide that your party will be separated. There will be nothing to be done…”

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4.Grand Rail Tour of Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $13,253Top rated

This 10-day private rail journey links Lucerne, St. Moritz, Zermatt, Grindelwald, and Zurich by first-class Swiss public transport. Expect the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gornergrat, Jungfraujoch, mountain excursions, hotels, daily breakfasts, and a digital plan. Guides may include Andrea Caspani, Gabriella, Leo, Denise, or others from the ECHO team.

“We loved this tour! Great choice of beautiful mountain destinations, charming hotels and restaurants that offered local cuisine. Our guides Gabriella and Leo were so personable, knowledgable, and fun to be with. They went the extra mile to Read more”

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5.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $597

Travel from Basel to Chur, ride the Glacier Express toward Andermatt, then continue by train to Lucerne for an Old Town walk. Guides such as Jean, Rose, Ana, and Georgina have led this long, rail-heavy day. Expect mountain views, several train changes, and possible seasonal or operational substitutions.

“The experience was great. A full day out with a personal guide and 6 trains from and to Basel inc the Glacier Express. However, we would not use Viator again as it is the equvilant of booking.com which I had not realised when I searched 'Glacier Express trips'. Not enough description of the day and no efficient connection between Viator and 'Booking Tours of Switzerland' as the former kept asking for a meeting point, which I had already arranged. A very expensive, but thankfully memorable 10 hour trip, despite the time on the Glacier Express only being under 2 hours.”

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6.Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $951

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Zurich Tourist Information at 8:20 am, then ride through Chur, the Rhine Gorge, Disentis, Andermatt, and Brig. Your package includes second-class rail tickets, reserved Glacier Express seats, a three-course lunch, and the return trip to Zurich. Guides have included Oskar, Dominique, Michael, and Anja.

“Mr. Oskar did an amazing job of guiding our day. The sights, sounds and tastes of Switzerland left us planning our next visit. While we could have planned our day adventure on our own, having Mr. Oskar walk us through personal experiences and history of this beautiful land was well worth every penny.”

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7.Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $598

Travel from Lucerne through Chur and Oberalp Pass on the Glacier Express, then pause in Andermatt before returning by train. A local guide handles connections, shares Swiss history, and leads a Lucerne Old Town walk. The train does not operate from October 11 to December 6, when a similar rail route is used instead.

“Anna is a responsible and friendly guide. But, this tour is all about trying out on different types of trains/ routes. All I can remember is the 1 hour stop over/ tour at Andermatt (breathtaking scenery and tranquil environment). Not worth paying so much for the Glacier Express (or maybe the view from Chur to Andermatt was not the most scenic segment) ! The scenery was quite alike to the normal trains we took.”

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8.Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $959

Travel from Basel to Chur, ride the Glacier Express through the Rhine Gorge and over 6,669-foot Oberalp Pass, then continue to Brig and return by regular train. A private English-speaking guide assists your group, with reserved second-class seats, a three-course lunch, and time in Chur and Brig.

“What a surprise! We had our own guide. We would have missed so much, including the train, without our friendly and knowledgeable guide. This was a marvelous journey. We will never forget the beauty of the Alps and the background of Switzerland.”

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9.Exclusive Panoramic Train Journey though the Heart of Swiss

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $910

Travel from Zurich in a private Mercedes V-Class, visit Lucerne’s Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument, then ride a panoramic train to Interlaken. Your guide helps you board, drives ahead to meet you, and takes you through Brienz and Lauterbrunnen. Carlos and Gian are among the named guides.

“The Guide Gian was fantastic. Explain a lot about the tour and the cities visited. All the landscape is gorgeous.”

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10.Attraction Ticket: Mt. Titlis by Train and Cableway from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $277Best value

Travel independently from Lucerne to Engelberg on the Lucerne-Engelberg-Express, then continue by aerial cableway to Mt. Titlis. Your ticket covers the Cliff Walk and ice cave, with the Ice Flyer included according to the supplied tour details. Allow about four hours and dress warmly for the summit.

“Got our tickets and some travel information from the tour company. It was easy to handle the train to Engelburg and the cablecar to Mt. Titlis. It is a smooth way of travelling and locations are really easy to find. Enjoyed it on this tour, as we could do our own schedule and had no pressure for any time. Can really recommend it.”

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11.Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Luzern

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $901

Start at 8:20 am in Lucerne and let a private Swiss guide handle the rail connections to Chur, the Glacier Express reservation, and the return to Lucerne. You will ride second class through the Rhine Gorge and over the Oberalp Pass, enjoy a three-course lunch at your seat, and have free time in Brig. Guide Eric is specifically praised for his warm, informative company.

“The Glacier Express train journey is stunning and we loved it! However, do not book this tour with Viator, it is a massive rip off and is over-charging you. There is no reason to have a private guide, the train guides you. We were thoroughly disappRead more”

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12.6-Day Drive 9 Swiss Passes, Glacier Express Route +Stelvio, Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Drive a Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 4.0 from Zurich through nine Swiss and Italian Alpine passes, with the Glacier Express route, Stelvio Pass, luxury hotels, GPS, insurance, and a road book included. The trip is self-led, with support by phone or WhatsApp and a personal briefing from Stephan of EPIKdrives.

“The trip was wonderful! Stephan’s planning, coordination and follow up was essential and worth every dollar spent!!!! Don’t waste your time, go with EPIKDRIVES and you will be more than satisfied!”

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13.Bern Private Tour – Zermatt Village and Gornergrat’s Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $904

Travel from Bern to Zermatt with a private guide, explore the former farming village, then ride the 1898 Gornergrat Railway to 3,089 meters. Jonas has guided this trip, sharing local history, food tips, and stories along the way. Matterhorn and glacier views depend on clear weather. Rail tickets and hotel pickup are included.

“We had a wonderful time.Jonas picked us up at our hotel and took us by train from Bern to Zermatt and on up via Gornergrat’s Railway to view the Matterhorn and surrounding peaks and glaciers.”

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14.Private transfer from Zermatt Taesch Train Station to Geneva Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Täsch Train Station to Geneva Airport in about 2 hours 50 minutes with AlpTransfer. Your driver meets you with a name board, handles luggage, and provides bottled water, WiFi, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Free child seats and ski or snowboard transport are available on request. Driver Tim has also handled customized stops.

“On the last leg of our trip around Switzerland, our driver from AlpExcursion, Tim, picked us up in Zermatt for a visit up to the Gruyere area (cute cheese and chocolate factory tours, a walk around the Gruyere castle and little town, plus one of the best lunch stops on our trip) Read more”

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