Explore Switzerland by scenic train

Switzerland is best explored by train. You can even base your holidays entirely on the excellent scenic trains. It’s a comfortable, relaxed, safe and eco-friendly way to see the Swiss Alps.

Below are multi-day sample itineraries. We created them for you to enjoy Switzerland’s scenic train routes without having to make a travel plan yourself. You make bookings as proposed, or customize the rail holiday to your preferences.

Of course, a one-day trip by train is possible too.

Find your Switzerland rail itinerary

Glacier Express train at Bugnei viaduct, Disentis-Sedrun
Glacier Express: 3-day classic tour from Zurich
Scenic trains3 – 9 days
Enjoy the Glacier Express ride, see the Matterhorn in Zermatt, and explore the famous resort St. Moritz. All in just 3 days! Adjust the tour …
Glacier Express train with blue RhB locomotive
Glacier Express: 4-day slow-paced tour from Zurich
Scenic trains4 – 8 days
Take your time on this relaxed, customizable Glacier Express roundtrip from Zurich. You’ll enjoy the full panoramic train ride in 2 sections, with plenty of …
Panoramic Bernina Express train at Alp Grüm
Ultimate scenic trains
Scenic trains7 – 21 days
Enjoy a week of scenic rail traveling all across the Swiss Alps, including famous panoramic trains. A must-do for train and nature lovers.
Jungfrau, Breithorn, Tschingelhorn and Lauterbrunnen valley from Männlichen
Best of the Alps
Hiking, Scenic trains14 – 42 days
This extremely varied trip includes the famous Jungfrau, cogwheel train rides, cable cars, the Rhine Falls, Zurich and more: the highlights of Switzerland in 14 …
The RegioExpress Lötschberger near Mitholtz in winter
Scenic trains winter
Scenic trains8 – 24 days
8 days across Switzerland in winter, using the most scenic winter trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express. Simply customize this sample trip …
View down to Wengen from mountain top Männlichen
Hiking in the Alps
Hiking, Scenic trains7 – 18 days
Enjoy 1 week of self-guided hiking in the famous Jungfrau Region and the Upper Engadine, plus a ride with the Glacier Express. Extend and customize …

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Arno
Page author: ArnoI have visited Switzerland countless times since 1997. I've explored most of the country, but find myself staying in the Bernese Oberland and Graubünden most frequently. The alps and the rail network remain very impressive, even after all these years.