8 Train Day Trips in Switzerland to Give a Whole Day To

1.From Milan: Bernina Train, Swiss Alps & St. Moritz Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,120 reviews · from $120Our pick

This 12-hour day trip links Milan with St. Moritz and Tirano by air-conditioned coach and the Bernina Red Train. You get about 105 minutes in St. Moritz, a 2-hour-20-minute mountain rail ride, open windows for photos, English commentary, and guides such as Alejandro, Chiara, and Maria Cristina.

“Exncellent provider perfect guide and amazing activity helpful staff very accurate in timing”

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2.From Milan: St Moritz & Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 851 reviews · from $104Best value

Travel from Milan to St. Moritz by coach, cross the Bernina Pass, then ride the red regional train to Tirano with opening windows. Guides such as Salvatore, Amato, Marina, and Hajar have led recent departures. Expect an 11-hour day, big mountain views, walking, and limited free time.

“The guide was very professional, helpful and responsible. The visited places were extremely wonderful.”

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3.Geneva: Zermatt Day Trip & Glacier Paradise Cable Car Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 107 reviews · 13 hours · from $226

Travel from Geneva to Zermatt by comfortable bus and electric shuttle, with time for the old village and an optional ride to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise at 3,883 meters. Guides such as Babis, David, and Roger may add local stories along the way.

“My trip to Zermatt and the iconic Matterhorn was nothing short of unforgettable. The entire experience felt like stepping into a postcard—beautiful, peaceful, and full of awe-inspiring scenery. From the charming car-free village to the panoramic mountain views at every turn, Zermatt truly captures the essence of the Swiss Alps. One of the highlights was getting up close to the Matterhorn. Whether viewing it from the Gornergrat, hiking nearby trails, or simply admiring it from the village, every angle revealed something magical. The weather cooperated, and the clear skies made the mountain look even more majestic. What elevated the trip to an entirely new level, though, was our tour guide…”

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4.Day Trip to Lucerne and Mount Stanserhorn Including CabriO Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · from $191

Travel from Zurich to Lucerne and Stans by coach, vintage funicular, open-top CabriO cable car, and public train. Guide Gonzalo has been praised for clear directions, while Olga has earned praise for her friendly commentary. Expect scenic freedom at Stanserhorn, not a fully guided mountain visit.

“Lovely ride up a funicular rail , followed by a unique cable car with a sun deck . What a view! A special mention about two lovely , friendly ladies operating these two modes! The rotating restaurant at the top serves great food. Our Guide was a nice and friendly man. Overall good.It snowed at the top “cherry on the cake” .”

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5.From Milan: Scenic Alps Day Trip with Bernina Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $206Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Milan Central Station for a 12.5-hour small-group trip through Lake Como, Tirano, and the Swiss Alps. Ride the Bernina Train for 105 minutes, stop near Bernina Pass, and explore St. Moritz. Guides including Luca, Silvia, Mari, and Paola add practical help and local insight.

“Excellent trip, will do it again in another season.”

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6.From Lucerne: Mount Rigi Day Trip with Cruise and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 67 reviews · 7 hours · from $186

Travel from Lucerne to Mount Rigi by boat, Europe’s first mountain railway, and cable car. You’ll see 13 lakes and up to 620 Alpine peaks, visit car-free Rigi Kaltbad, and walk to Känzeli. English-speaking guides such as Robert and Judith have made this scenic 7-hour outing especially helpful.

“Organized, informative - guides were extremely attentive and insured we knew meeting locations and timing for where we had to be.”

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7.From Lucerne: Mount Titlis Day Trip with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 34 reviews · 6 hours · from $192

Travel by coach from Lucerne to Engelberg, then ride the Titlis Xpress and revolving Rotair cable car to about 3,020 metres. You’ll have time for the Ice Grotto, glacier activities, Trübsee, and snowtubing. English-speaking guides, including driver-guide Giannis on some departures, keep the day moving.

“The view was amazing ! But there were so many people and they weren’t the most pleasant either . Everybody was shoving and pushing each other into the gondolas .”

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8.From Milan: Bernina Train Day Trip to Tirano & St. Moritz

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 21 reviews · from $141

Spend 13 hours traveling from Milan to Tirano and St. Moritz with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide. Ride the Bernina Express through Swiss Alpine scenery, enjoy free time in both towns, and return by coach. Guide Andres is noted for clear, helpful commentary.

“Andres was a very good and knowledgeable guide. We had a lot of problems with the bus. It was a real dump. Luckily, it didn't affect the schedule too much.”

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