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5 Best Scenic Trains In Switzerland

Switzerland's most popular.

The 5 most popular scenic trains. For each one: how the day runs, what it costs, and who you'll be booking with.

5 Best Scenic Trains In Switzerland

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Zurich - Chur first: a classic Swiss-city pause before the famous ride

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

4.5

Ride the iconic Glacier Express from Zurich to Lucerne with a guided day of mountain views, Chur history, and a classic Old Town walk.

“We booked for the Glacier Ride. It was scheduled for 10am Thursday. Instructions were to meet at the Zurich Central Train station under the Tower clock and to be there 10 mins early. We did that we were at the station at 9:40 and at the clock at 9:45. At 10 we realized nobody was…”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Basel - The Glacier Express Segment: First-Class Panoramas and the Oberalp Moment

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

4.5

Ride the Glacier Express in panoramic first-class style, then explore Chur, Andermatt, and Lucerne Old Town from Basel with an expert guide.

“BEWARE when booking this tour as myself and three friends booked with PREMIUM RAIL PASSES in July 2025 but on the day of the tour (9th December 2025) at Basel train Station we were informed by the tour guide that we would not be travelling on the GLACIER EXPRESS train (no proper reason given) and…”

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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide - Chur’s car-free old town plus Ruinaulta Gorge: the day gets context

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

4.5

Private Glacier Express round trip from Zurich with a guide, reserved seats, and a 3-course lunch as you cross Swiss Alps to Brig.

“Domenico was fabulous. This whole experience was so unique and special. I highly recommend it. We started in Chur which is so charming. The panoramic train was so fun and the views were phenomenal. We ended in Brig which is also very charming. We then took the resin back to Zurich. Domenico was knowledgeable, fun…”

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Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne

Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne - Key things that matter (and why)

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

4.0

Glacier Express scenery from Lucerne with Chur and Andermatt stops, then a guided Old Town walk to Chapel Bridge and Lion Monument.

“This tour is NOT on the Glacier Express as it states. We were misled by the information . We paid extra money to ride the Glacier Express. Do NOT book this tour”

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