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Train travel in Switzerland - information and links to book tickets
Switzerland has always prided itself on the quality, comfort and efficiency of its railway network, and today a train journey in Switzerland means the very best in modern amenities. Trains in Switzerland are famously reliable, whether high speed inter-city services or the world renowned mountain railways of Switzerland.
From Paris, you can get to Switzerland's major cities by high-speed train - and with the launch of the new TGV Est Europ en service, journey times to Zurich are faster than ever, at just 4hrs 35mins. And the Eurostar service from London St Pancras whisks you to Paris in just two and a quarter hours. You can book Eurostar tickets through to Switzerland here.
Once in Switzerland there's no better way to see this beautiful country than by train. There's a wide variety of Swiss Rail Passes to help you do so, and here are just a few of the stunning Swiss trains. Train travel in Switzerland has never been easier.
The Glacier Express- An awe-inspiring, 7 and an half hour journey across breathtaking glacier landscapes, taking in 291 bridges and 91 tunnels.
The Bernina Express- An epic journey across the Alps, gracefully riding viaducts and following mountain streams between Lugano and Tirano in Italy.
The Wilhelm Tell Express- A romantic trip between central Switzerland and the Italian region of Ticino by train and first-class paddle steamer
The Chocolate Train- An indulgent pilgrimage to chocolate-lovers' heaven - the factory at Cailler-Nestle.
The Goldenpass Line- A leisurely journey connecting Lake Geneva with central Switzerland, via lush vineyards, beautiful country estates and a peek at luxury homes of the rich and famous
The Mont Blanc Express- A twisting route through the mountains, offering some of the world's most breathtaking scenery by train.