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Glacier Express AG · Premium
Glacier Express
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Switzerland Train Journeys & Itineraries
Compare the Glacier Express, GoldenPass Express and Bernina Express for different landscapes and service styles. Premium classes are specific products, not a description of every seat aboard.
Rail journeys in Switzerland
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Compare the Glacier Express, GoldenPass Express and Bernina Express for different landscapes and service styles. Premium classes are specific products, not a description of every seat aboard.
A well-chosen rail journey can become the centerpiece of a wider holiday. Consider the season, route direction, service class and comfortable time before and after boarding. Email our travel specialists with your priorities and we will help shape a journey that feels complete rather than simply assembled.
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MOB and BLS · Premium
GoldenPass Express
Plan GoldenPass Express between Montreux and Interlaken: compare Prestige, first and second class, explore dining options and check practical travel details.
Explore routes, comfort and itinerariesRhaetian Railway (RhB) · Scenic
Bernina Express
Plan the Bernina Express between Switzerland and Italy, with panoramic class choices, route advice, reservation guidance and clear daytime-travel expectations.
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Jungfrau Railways · Scenic
Jungfrau Railway
Plan a Jungfrau Railway excursion to Jungfraujoch with clear guidance on approach routes, reservations, mountain conditions and a carefully paced Alpine visit.
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Gornergrat Bahn · Scenic
Gornergrat Railway
Explore the Gornergrat Railway above Zermatt, with mountain scenery, seasonal timetable guidance and practical planning for an independent Alpine railway day.
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Pilatus-Bahnen · Scenic
Pilatus Cogwheel Railway
Discover the Pilatus Cogwheel Railway from Alpnachstad, with seasonal guidance, reservation advice and practical planning for a Lake Lucerne mountain outing.
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Brienz Rothorn Bahn · Heritage
Brienz Rothorn Railway
Plan a Brienz Rothorn Railway steam excursion with lake and mountain scenery, seasonal departures, seat-guarantee guidance and practical tips for your visit.
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Rigi Bahnen · Scenic
Rigi Railways
Explore Rigi Railways from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm, with scenic route choices, historic-service distinctions and useful planning advice for a Swiss mountain day.
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SBB · Scenic
Gotthard Panorama Express
Discover Gotthard Panorama Express between Central Switzerland and Ticino, with seasonal train guidance, boat options and practical tips for a scenic crossing.
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Schweizerische Südostbahn (SOB) · Scenic
Voralpen-Express
Explore the Voralpen-Express between Lucerne and St Gallen, with foothill landscapes, lake views and practical guidance for an independent Swiss rail journey.
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Zentralbahn · Scenic
Luzern–Interlaken Express
Plan the Luzern–Interlaken Express with lake and Alpine scenery, First and Second Class choices, bistro information and practical advice for a Swiss rail day.
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TMR and SNCF · Scenic
Mont-Blanc Express
Discover Mont-Blanc Express between Martigny and the Chamonix valley, with cross-border scenery, connection guidance and practical tips for an Alpine rail day.
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FART and SSIF · Scenic
Vigezzina–Centovalli Railway
Explore Vigezzina–Centovalli Railway from Locarno to Domodossola, with village scenery, train choices and practical advice for a Swiss–Italian rail journey.
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Switzerland
1 day / about 4 hours
Bernina Express: Chur to Tirano
Bernina Express
Use the longer Bernina Express journey as a scenic link between Switzerland and northern Italy. Reserve the standard panoramic seating class that suits your budget and arrange any onward travel separately. This is the operator's through rail journey, with no invented excursions; engineering works can change the route on particular dates.
Chur → Pontresina → Alp Grüm → Poschiavo → Tirano
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Europe
1 day
Brienz Rothorn Railway: Brienz to Rothorn Kulm
Brienz Rothorn Railway
This heritage journey follows Brienz – Planalp – Rothorn Kulm and centres on steam above the lake. Starting beside the Brienz area, the railway climbs through changing elevations towards Rothorn Kulm, with Planalp marking the transition into higher country. Rather than comparing it with a fast intercity train, enjoy the deliberate pace and the way the view develops as the lake falls below. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Brienz → Planalp → Rothorn Kulm
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Europe
1 day
Centovalli Railway: Locarno to Domodossola
Vigezzina–Centovalli Railway
This scenic journey follows Locarno – Intragna – Santa Maria Maggiore – Domodossola and centres on cross-border valleys. From the Locarno side, the railway moves through the Centovalli towards the Italian Vigezzo valley before descending to Domodossola. The succession of small settlements and wooded slopes creates the character of the ride. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Locarno → Intragna → Santa Maria Maggiore → Domodossola
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Europe
1 day
Gornergrat Railway: Zermatt to Gornergrat
Gornergrat Railway
This scenic journey follows Zermatt – Riffelberg – Gornergrat and centres on matterhorn views. Board in Zermatt and let the landscape open gradually as the railway gains height towards Gornergrat. The journey offers a different perspective from a valley walk, with intermediate stations allowing a more flexible visit when the ticket and timetable permit. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Zermatt → Riffelberg → Gornergrat
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Europe
1 day
Gotthard Panorama Express: Arth-Goldau to Lugano
Gotthard Panorama Express
This scenic journey follows Arth-Goldau – Flüelen – Bellinzona – Lugano and centres on historic alpine crossing. The rail route links Arth-Goldau and the lake-side connection at Flüelen with the southward journey to Bellinzona and Lugano. The change from Central Switzerland towards Ticino gives the day a clear sense of progression. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Arth-Goldau → Flüelen → Bellinzona → Lugano
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Europe
1 day
Jungfrau Railway: Kleine Scheidegg to Jungfraujoch
Jungfrau Railway
This scenic journey follows Kleine Scheidegg – Eigergletscher – Jungfraujoch and centres on high alpine railway. The railway moves from the exposed mountain setting into the tunnels through the Eiger and Mönch before reaching Jungfraujoch. This is not a continuous window-view journey, so the experience should be understood as both a remarkable ascent and time at the destination. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Kleine Scheidegg → Eigergletscher → Jungfraujoch
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Europe
1 day
Luzern–Interlaken Express: Lucerne to Interlaken Ost
Luzern–Interlaken Express
This scenic journey follows Lucerne – Lungern – Brienz – Interlaken Ost and centres on lakes and alpine passes. From Lucerne, the railway passes through changing lakeside and upland scenery before descending towards Brienz and Interlaken. The journey is long enough to feel like a distinct experience but short enough to leave much of the day available at either end. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Lucerne → Lungern → Brienz → Interlaken Ost
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Europe
1 day
Mont-Blanc Express: Martigny to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet
Mont-Blanc Express
This scenic journey follows Martigny – Vallorcine – Chamonix – Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet and centres on cross-border alps. The route leaves Martigny for the steep-sided Trient valley before reaching the border area and the Chamonix valley. The progression from valley town to mountain landscape gives the railway its character. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Martigny → Vallorcine → Chamonix → Saint-Gervais-les-Bains Le Fayet
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Switzerland
1 day / approximately 3 hours 15 minutes
Montreux to Interlaken Ost
GoldenPass Express
A scenic link between two useful Swiss holiday bases, travelling through Gstaad and Zweisimmen without the usual break-of-gauge transfer. It can serve as both a journey and a change of region. Build in time at the endpoints rather than expecting organised sightseeing or accommodation to accompany the rail ticket.
Montreux → Gstaad → Zweisimmen → Interlaken Ost
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Europe
1 day
Pilatus Railway: Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm
Pilatus Cogwheel Railway
This scenic journey follows Alpnachstad – Pilatus Kulm and centres on mountain engineering. The ascent begins at Alpnachstad and turns the mountain itself into the focus of the journey. The short rail section is most rewarding when it is not hurried between tightly timed connections. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Alpnachstad → Pilatus Kulm
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Europe
1 day
Rigi Railways: Vitznau to Rigi Kulm
Rigi Railways
This scenic journey follows Vitznau – Rigi Kaltbad – Rigi Kulm and centres on lake and mountain. The journey from Vitznau offers a gradual change from the lakeshore to Rigi Kaltbad and the upper mountain. An arrival by boat can make a pleasing combination, but it is a separate connection that needs its own timetable check. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Vitznau → Rigi Kaltbad → Rigi Kulm
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Europe
1 day
Voralpen-Express: Lucerne to St Gallen
Voralpen-Express
This scenic journey follows Lucerne – Arth-Goldau – Rapperswil – St Gallen and centres on alpine foothills. The route brings together the views around Rigi and the Mythen, the upland country near Rothenthurm, the lake crossing by Rapperswil and the hills of Toggenburg. The appeal is cumulative rather than concentrated in one famous summit. Plan the rail portion first, then add independent time at the destination where the booked service allows it. Confirm the dated route, seating and return or onward arrangements before committing to the rest of the day.
Lucerne → Arth-Goldau → Rapperswil → St Gallen
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Switzerland
1 day / approximately 8 hours
Zermatt to St. Moritz
Glacier Express
An all-day crossing of the Alps that can form the centrepiece of a Swiss rail holiday. The route combines valleys, mountain railway engineering and changing scenery between two resort towns. Choose the class for comfort and service, then arrange separate accommodation at the beginning and end of the journey.
Zermatt → Brig → Andermatt → Disentis → Chur
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