5 Day Switzerland Train Tour
Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt, Matterhorn and Gornergrat
Tour Overview
From $3,670 | Private Semi-Guided Rail Tour | Pick Your Own Dates
Welcome to our 5-Day Switzerland Train Tour, a semi-guided rail tour where you’ll embark on an adventure through some of the most stunning landscapes in Switzerland. 5-Day Switzerland Train Tour takes you to the famous Alpine Village of St. Moritz, where you’ll experience the impressive Engadin Mountains.
On this tour, you’ll experience the iconic Glacier Express for an 8-hour scenic train ride from St. Moritz to Zermatt, where you’ll take a ride on a cogwheel train and enjoy spectacular views of the Matterhorn. Our tour is designed to showcase Switzerland’s world-class public transportation system, allowing you to relax and soak up the beauty of the Alps.
This 5-Day Switzerland Train Tour is available year-round, except from the middle of October to the beginning of December, and offers four-night stays in 4 or 3* hotels.
Leave the details to us, so you can fully immerse yourself in the journey of a lifetime.
Hightlights
- Meet & Greet at the Zurich Airport
- Full Day Guided hike in St. Moritz
- Full Day Guided Hike in Zermatt
- First Class Swiss Pass
- Four night stays at 3* and 4* hotels including breakfast
- Iconic Matterhorn as a hand's reach
- Flexible itinerary
- Dedicated helpline
Featured Swiss Railways
- Glacier Express
- Gornergrat Cogwheel Train
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5-Day Switzerland Train Tour Itinerary
On this 5-Day Switzerland Train Tour you will ride on two legendary Swiss lines: Glacier Express and Gornergrat cogwheel railway.
Explore the essence of the Swiss Alps in just five days with this immersive experience.
One of our ECHO Rails Guides will pick you up right after customs at the Zurich Airport (alternate pick-up location might be available).
Your guide will give you all the information and details you need for your journey and escort you to the train station at the Zurich Airport. You will board the train and enjoy a 3 ½ hour relaxed train ride to the world famous resort town St. Moritz.
Your local ECHO Rails Guide will pick you up at your hotel at 9 am.
Today you will experience the most scenic panorama views of the surrounding Bernina Alps, St.Moritz, Engadin Valley and Lakes in a relatively flat and leisurely hike. Hike along the sunny side of the Alps and experience why many people continue to return to this most beautiful Engadine Valley year after year.
Your local guide will explain the Rumantsch culture in Graubünden, artistic St. Moritz “Graffiti” architecture, St. Moritz history as the world’s first Winter tourism resort, along with current St. Moritz stories about its people, hotels and things going on.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hauser Hotel (or comparable lodging).
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as today you embark on a journey on the world-renowned Glacier Express. This slow express train is a masterpiece of engineering, taking you on a scenic ride through the heart of the Alps for approximately eight hours. During the ride, you’ll pass through 91 tunnels and cross 291 bridges.
With newly installed amenities such as power outlets and free Wi-Fi, each seat is designed for your comfort and convenience. Moreover, the train features a newly built information system that allows you to track your location on the map, along with an audio guide, to learn about the incredible sights you’ll see along the way.
As you travel West up through the Rhine gorge, you’ll have the opportunity to see the Albula tunnel, Landwasser viaduct, and Switzerland’s Grand Canyon. The train will ascend 1000m / 3000 ft from Disentis to Oberalp, where you can enjoy a delicious meal in one of the few dining cars that still serve hot food.
In the evening, you will arrive in Zermatt, where you can relax and unwind in the spa area of your hotel. You’ll also have some time to explore the car-free, picturesque town of Zermatt. Be sure to go out enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant. – we’ll provide some suggestions.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch on the Glacier Express.
Accommodation: Hotel La Ginabelle (or comparable lodging).
Your private ECHO Rails Guide will pick you up at your hotel at 9 am.
Today, you will experience breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and the Alps in an excursion that combines a cogwheel train ride with an easy-to-moderate day hike of your choice.
You’ll ride Europe’s second highest railway and the highest open-air railway on the continent, the Gornergrat cogwheel train, climbing up to 10,134 feet (3089 meters) and offering incredible views of the Matterhorn along the way.
You walk up to the 360-degree platform area providing a panoramic view of 29 alpine peaks higher than 13,123 feet (4000 meters), including the world-famous Matterhorn.
Depending on the season and your input, our 1-2 hour guided hike travels along sign-posted trails of an alpine nature reserve featuring awe-inspiring views of the Matterhorn mirrored in pristine alpine lakes.
Along the way, you’ll learn about the origins of Zermatt and the people of the canton of Valais (French) or Wallis (German). In the evening, your guide will bid you farewell after giving you all the information you need to travel back to Zurich the next day.
Meals included: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel La Ginabelle (or comparable lodging).
After breakfast you depart to your own destination.
Our guide will provide all the information so you safely get to your final destination.
We bid you a farewell and wish you safe travels.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Details and pricing
Adult Standard: US $3,670* per person. Double occupancy and minimum 2 participants.
Adult Standard: US $3,880* per person. 1 participant
10% deposit secures the booking – balance due 90 days
- ECHO Rails Guide Meet & Greet at the Zurich airport
- 6 Day Swiss Travel Pass First Class
- 2 nights Zermatt in a 4* Hotel
- 2 nights St.Moritz in a 3* Hotel
- Extensive Swiss breakfasts buffets daily
- Guided Full Day Tour in St.Moritz including Muottas Muragl
- First Class Glacier Express with lunch
- Guided Full Day Tour including Gornergrat Rail
- Detailed Itinerary sent you 30 days before arrival
- Dedicated Helpline from 9 am to 5 pm
- Lunches and dinners (except lunch on Glacier Express)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Items for personal use
See our Cancellation Policy for more details.
Visa, Maestro, and Mastercard are commonly accepted in Switzerland. American Express is less popular and many businesses don’t accept it. The country is becoming more and more cashless with contactless and mobile payments (Google and Apple Pay). Still, it’s useful to have some cash on you while travelling. All banks provide currency exchange services at a favorable rate.
Reasonable Fitness Required
This is a private tour and the excursions can be adapted to your abilities and wishes.
However, this tour is based solely on public transportation. This means you will be walking up and down train platform stairs or ramps to make the connection platform changes. These connection times can range from 7 to 15 minutes and are usually close to another, so a regular walk pace is all that’s needed.
Click on the “Book Now” button on this tour page
- On the right hand side, select the Date you wish to take the tour in the Date Box
- Input the number of participants
- Go to the Tour Box and click on BOOK button – the payment form will open
- Review the final price – make sure it is correct
- Read our Cancellation Policy – check the Terms & Conditions Box
- Pay with either a PayPal account or debit/credit card
Once the payment has been processed, a written confirmation will be sent to your email address
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