Switzerland by Train: The Grand Train Tour Itinerary
Elena Morozova

Elena Morozova

March 4, 2025·10 min read·Itineraries

Switzerland by Train: The Grand Train Tour Itinerary

Forget the car. Switzerland has the best rail network on earth. Here is how to see the Alps through panoramic windows.

The Swiss Travel Pass is your golden ticket. It covers trains, boats, buses, and even some mountain cable cars.

The Glacier Express: The Slowest Express Train

St. Moritz to Zermatt. 8 hours of panoramic glass roofs, gourmet food, and crossing 291 bridges. It's the ultimate relaxing day.

Jungfraujoch: Top of Europe

A cogwheel train takes you to the highest railway station in Europe (3,454m). The views of the Aletsch Glacier are life-changing.


**Hack:** Sit on the right-hand side of the train when traveling from Zurich to Lucerne for the best lake views.

Elena Morozova — VeloraTravel Editor-in-Chief

Elena Morozova

Editor-in-Chief

Elena is a luxury travel writer and the founder of VeloraTravel. With over 12 years of experience exploring 45+ countries — from private island resorts in the Maldives to hidden ryokans in rural Japan — she brings deeply personal, expert-level insights to every guide. Her work has been featured in Condé Nast Traveller and Travel + Leisure.