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A view from the Rhaetian railway on the Bernina pass route, out of the train window, of the glacial azure lake on the left and the Swiss mountains in the background.

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Best train holidays to Switzerland

  • Alpine Switzerland by rail

    Brussels, Appenzell, Mainz, Cologne

    Uncover the smallest Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden, with the car-free mountain town of Appenzell, laden with meadows and pine trees.

  • Mini-break to Geneva

    Amsterdam, Zürich, Geneva

    Enjoy a weekend in Geneva with its botanic gardens and fine dining. Return home on the Nightjet sleeper train.

  • Rhaetian Railway: The Bernina Express route

    Turin, Bern, Chambery, Chur, Lecco, Paris

    From Italy to Switzerland by train on one of the world’s most scenic railway journeys, following the tracks of the Bernina Express along the Rhaetian Railway and the Bernina Pass.

  • St.Moritz glamour

    Bern, St. Moritz, Basel, Zürich

    Off-season, St Moritz is home to world-class restaurants, luxury shopping and walking trails through mountains and meadows.

  • Classic Switzerland

    Bern, Montreux, Locarno, Mainz, Lucerne, Cologne

    Stay in Swiss cities and enjoy journeys on the Gotthard panorama route and the Centovalli Railway.

  • Mountain lakes

    Basel, Lugano, Locarno, Lecco, Paris

    Lake hopping is the new island hopping. Hop from Lake Maggiore to Lake Lugano to Lake Como, strung together by scenic Swiss railway lines.

How long does it take?

Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!

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