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A high-speed train on tracks with a scenic mountainous landscape in the background. 1
A train passing through a rural area with green fields and grazing cows. 2
A train traveling through a snowy landscape with a lake and mountains in the background. 3
A train on a bridge over a forested valley with a church and mountains in the background. 4
A snow-covered village with houses, a train, and a lake surrounded by mountains. 5

Hardcore Tour for Railfans: 4 Scenic Express Trains in 1 Day

By Swiss D Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is €190 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 15h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Experience the beauty of Switzerland on 4 scenic train routes in 1 day
  • Travel through rolling hills, lakes, and picturesque countryside
  • Wind past waterfalls, meadows, and snowy peaks on the Lucerne–Interlaken Express
  • Cross high passes and terraced vineyards on the GoldenPass Express
  • Ride the Centovalli Express through deep gorges and stone villages

Activity location

    • Zurich
    • Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Zurich
    • Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

Check availability

Valid for 15 Hours, Group of 8 Excluding Train Tickets in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 15 hours15h
    15h
  • English

Self-purchase required!
For Swiss Travel Pass holders or if you prefer to buy your own Day Pass fee-free at SBB: CHF 119 (19<16y). I’m happy to help.

Price details
€190.49 x 8 Adults€1,523.92
Total
Price is €1,523.92
Until Mon, 6 Jul

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Personal guide Dave: Swiss local, qualified geographer & teacher
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Public Transport: All tickets arranged on your behalf (with opt-out possibility for Swiss Travel Pass holders or those who prefer fee-free self-purchase).
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Drinks and food can be purchased along the way, but you can also bring your own.

Know before you book

  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Join this absolutely unique and ambitious tour to experience four of Switzerland’s most spectacular panoramic express routes—all in one unforgettable day. Start in Zurich and ride east to St. Gallen, then board the Voralpen-Express for the scenic run to Lucerne through rolling hills, lakes, and picturesque countryside. Continue on the Luzern–Interlaken Express, winding past waterfalls, meadows, and snowy peaks. From Interlaken travel on the GoldenPass Express via Gstaad to Montreux, crossing high passes and terraced vineyards. Head south through the Simplon region to Domodossola and ride the Centovalli Express to Locarno—narrow-gauge marvel through deep gorges and stone villages. Turn north via Bellinzona and race through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the world’s longest, before returning to Zurich. Covering nearly 900 km in one day, this adventure is truly hard core—built for serious rail enthusiasts. A thrilling, fast-paced full-circle rail journey across the Alps. Exhaustion guaranteed!

Location

Activity location

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    • Zurich
    • Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Zurich
    • Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland