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Switzerland by Rail
Switzerland truly lends itself to be explored by rail and is home to some of the world’s most spectacular rail journeys, traverse the dramatic scenery and admire the stunning views.
First Class Swiss Travel Pass
Exploring Switzerland has never been easier! Enjoy the freedom to see the very best of the country using a 3, 4, 8 or 15 consecutive day Swiss Travel Pass. The pass allows you flexibility to board trains and buses, as well as selected lake cruises. Free of charge entry to a host of museums is included, plus up to 50% discount on some other local experiences. This great value pass also includes free travel for children 15 and under.
The panoramic journeys shown on the map and detailed below are some of Switzerland’s most iconic rail routes. These routes require a compulsory advance seat reservation which your Trailfinders travel consultant will book for you.
Scenic Train Journeys
Interlaken • Montreux
Embark on a memorable journey from picturesque Interlaken, via the impressive landscapes of the Bernese Oberland, to the elegant town of Montreux. Enjoy a glass of champagne and some caviar whilst reclining comfortably on the luxurious, heated leather seats. Prestige class has a raised carriage floor, allowing for optimal viewing of the magnificent surroundings.
Zermatt • Brig • Chur/St Moritz
The Glacier Express gently weaves through the Swiss Alps, and the panoramic domed carriages ensure you do not miss the spectacular views. Travel over Oberalp Pass at 2,033m above sea level and cross the Landwasser Viaduct. The full journey takes 8 hours, so perhaps upgrade to Excellence Class for the added comfort of a 5-course meal with wine, VIP check-in and a guaranteed deluxe carriage window seat. Travel is also possible in the opposite direction.
Chur/St Moritz • Tirano (Italy) • Lugano
Arguably the most scenic rail journey of them all, the Bernina Express travels from towering Swiss glaciers to the verdant pine forests of northern Italy. The highest rail crossing in the Alps at 2,223m above sea level, this route is an engineering masterpiece. The most popular stretch between St Moritz (Pontresina in winter) and Tirano takes 2½ hours, after which you can continue onto Lugano on board the comfortable Bernina Express Bus (seasonal). Travel is also possible in the opposite direction.
Lugano • Fluelen • Lucerne
An enchanting journey by rail on the Gotthard Panorama Express and boat through the centre of Switzerland. Travelling from Lugano in the south, settle into your panoramic carriage, offering breathtaking views of the mountainous region of Ticino for a 2½ hour journey north. At Fluelen, transfer onto a traditional steamboat or a modern motorboat as you take a gentle 3 hour cruise across the waters of Lake Lucerne, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes. Travel is also possible in the opposite direction.
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