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Switzerland by train

The Glacier Express, the Bernina Express and the GoldenPass, the journeys between them, and the holidays that put it all together for you.

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The Best of Switzerland Travelsphere

8 days · May to September 2027

The Best of Switzerland

The big three scenic trains in one week, with flights, hotels and a Holiday Director taking care of every connection.

  • Bernina Express
  • Glacier Express
  • GoldenPass

From £3,379about £422 a day · per person

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Winter in Switzerland Travelsphere

7 days · February to March 2027

Winter in Switzerland

A snowy week based in Interlaken: mountain railways, the GoldenPass to Montreux, chocolate and fondue.

  • GoldenPass Express
  • Jungfrau cogwheel trains

From £2,229about £318 a day · per person

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From prices per person, as listed by each operator in October 2026. Check live prices before booking.

The great panoramic journeys

Switzerland's scenic trains

All scenic trains
The Glacier Express Glacier ExpressZermatt to St Moritz across the Alps The Bernina Express Bernina ExpressChur to Tirano over the Bernina Pass The GoldenPass Express GoldenPass ExpressMontreux to Interlaken, lake to mountains The Gotthard Panorama Express Gotthard Panorama ExpressLake Lucerne by boat, then the Gotthard by rail The Centovalli Railway Centovalli RailwayLocarno to Domodossola through the hundred valleys The Mont Blanc Express Mont Blanc ExpressMartigny to Chamonix under Mont Blanc

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Tickets made simple

Passes and tickets

Swiss Travel PassUnlimited trains, buses and lake boats for set days, plus museum entry and mountain discounts. Half Fare CardHalf price on most tickets for a month. Often the cheaper choice for slower trips. Saver Day PassA whole day of travel at a fixed price when you book early. SBB tickets and the appHow to buy point-to-point tickets and when a seat reservation is needed.
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Cogwheels and cable cars

Up into the mountains

All mountain railways
Mountain railwaysJungfraujochMountain railwaysGornergrat RailwayMountain railwaysSchilthornMountain railwaysPilatus Golden Round TripMountain railwaysMatterhorn Glacier ParadiseMountain railwaysRigi Railway

Snow, blossom or sunshine

When to go

Best time to visit
JanSnowy trainsFebWinter sunMarLast snowAprSpring in the valleysMayBlossom and waterfallsJunPasses reopenJulHigh summerAugNational DaySepGolden lightOctAutumn colourNovQuiet monthDecChristmas markets

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