Glacier Express
Route: Zermatt - Brig - Andermatt - Chur - Davos/St-MoritzA fascinating 7 1/2-hour rail journey over 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and over the Oberalp pass (2,033m/6,670 ft). Experience the Swiss Alps in all their breath-taking magnifience from the comfort of your seat in the panorama car: unspoilt mountain forests, lush Alpine pastures, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys with their rich traditions stretching back hundreds of years.
On a journey as long as this you are bound to get hungry at some point. When you do, treat yourself to the culinary delights of the stylishly appointed dining car. Seat and dining car reservations essential. Commentary during the trip.
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 00800 100 200 30
GoldenPass Panoramic
Route: Lucerne - Interlaken Ost - Zweisimmen - MontreuxAn attractive route, rich in tradition, from Central Switzerland to Lake Geneva. Starting in the historic Lucerne region, the journey takes you over the Brünig pass, past weathered timber houses with their flower-bedecked windows, to the world-famous holiday resort of Gstaad. From here you go over the Golden Pass before dropping down to the idyllic shores of Lake Geneva and their splendid vineyards.
For a special ride, why not take a seat at the front of the train and see the scenery from a different view (VIP seats are compulsory and have a special supplement.). Services run daily and frequently in both directions. Between Montreux and Zweisimmen (and vice versa), travellers can now enjoy the “Golden Pass Classic” with refurbished vintage Orient Express cars.
Group reservations essential. We also recommend that you break your journey in Interlaken for a trip to the Jungfraujoch – the "Top of Europe" – 3.454 m (11.330 ft) above sea level. With Swiss Pass, 25% discount from Wengen/Grindelwald.
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 00800 100 200 30
William Tell Express
Route: Lucerne - Lake Lucerne - Flüelen - St. Gotthard - Bellinzona - Lugano or LocarnoThe William Tell-Express provides a direct link between German-speaking central Switzerland and the Mediterranean flair of Ticino. The offer includes the journey by paddle steamer (First Class) on Lake Lucerne with a three-course lunch, rail travel in First-class panorama coaches, reserves seats on boat and train, detailed information about the journey and a William Tell-Express souvenir. Customers must have a valid 1st class ticket. It is possible for 2nd class holders to upgrade. Operates May to October.
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 00800 100 200 30
Bernina Express
Route: Chur/Davos/St. Moritz - Berninapass - Poschiavo - TiranoThe Rhaetian Railway's north Alpine route is a 145-km stretch that cuts through Graubünden, offering breathtaking views of the countryside as it travels across viaducts, through winding tunnels, past raging moutain torrents, glaciers and a rich array of Alpine flowers.
During the trip over the Bernina pass, the train reaches an altitude of 2.253 m (7.390 ft) and masters gradients of 7%. From Tirano, the journey continues through the Valtellina valley to Lugano (only in summer). Passport or identity card required for border crossings. Reservation essential. Commentary during the trip.
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 00800 100 200 30
Chocolate Train
Route: Montreux - BrocVisitors travel exclusively in 1st Class in authentic "Belle Epoque" Pullman cars dating from 1915 and/or in a modern panoramic car. Leaving from Montreux, on the Swiss Riviera, and passing through Gruyères and Broc, you’ll discover the country of the celebrated Gruyère cheese and traditional and delicious Swiss milk chocolate. Seat reservation compulsory.
Program: Journey Montreux – Gruyères – Broc and back in first class; coffee and croissant served on the train from Montreux; admission into the cheese factory in Gruyères; admission into the Gruyères Castle; film presentation, mini-tour for visitors and chocolate tasting at the Cailler-Nestlé chocolate factory; service on board trough a hostess. Reservation compulsory. Operates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from June to October.
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 00800 100 200 30
Palm Express
Route: St. Moritz - LuganoThis spectacular post bus route takes you on a journey of contrasting impressions from St-Moritz, over the Maloja Pass, to Lugano. Tarting out in the tingling "champagne" atmosphere of the Upper Engadine's world-famous health and holiday resorts, you delight in the Mediterranean Charm of the Val Bregaglia and serenely beatiful Lake Como (Italy).
Passport or identity card required. Passengers holding a Swiss Travel System travel pass or ticket pay only a reservation fee of CHF 10.-. Reservation is essential.
To book your seat call Switzerland Travel Centre on 00800 100 200 30
Seat reservations on Swiss trains
It is compulsory to reserve a seat in almost all panoramic trains. Seating in the trains is subject to availability. To guarantee your seat and to avoid disappointment we recommended that you reserve early in advance.
To book your seat call us on 00800 100 200 30
