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Train Travel in Switzerland

Below are our articles about Switzerland public transport, including travel passes, scenic trains, discount train tickets, etc.

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The best rail passes in Switzerland that cover public transportation and mountain transport with cost comparisons and suggested hikes.
Which Switzerland activities, trains, and tickets you need book before your trip and where to buy them.
The most beautiful panorama rail journeys in Switzerland with convenient rail packages that include seat reservations, excursions, and hotels.

Scenic Train Rides

Learn about the costs, benefits, and how to book this famous scenic train journey in Switzerland
Learn about costs, benefits, timetables, and how to book tickets for this panorama rail journey from Interlaken to Montreux Switzerland.
Tips for booking the Luzern-Interlaken Express train in Switzerland including itineraries, how to buy tickets, and where to sit (with map).
How to book this special vintage train for a scenic journey to Montreux and Gstaad in western Switzerland.

Switzerland Travel Passes

These travel passes are valid in the entire country of Switzerland.

Use this travel card to save money on your Switzerland travel with discounts on trains, buses, boats, and mountain transport.
Practical information to help you decide if the Swiss Travel Pass is right for your Switzerland travel.

Regional Passes

These passes are a good value if you are spending several days in a single region of Switzerland.

Discover the best travel pass for Central Switzerland, offering unlimited free public transport and mountain railways in the Lucerne Region.
How to use this Switzerland travel pass for free public transport and mountain excursions in the Bernese Oberland region
Detailed guide on what the Jungfrau Travel Pass covers, when it saves money, which excursions to choose, and how to get the most value.

Budget Tips

How to save money on Switzerland train travel including how to get cheaper fares, rail passes for tourists, and yearly travel cards for locals.
How to buy and use this discount Switzerland travel pass for one day of unlimited public transport. Plus the best day trips covered by the pass.

Day Trips by Train

child traveling to hike from Zürich train station
Hikes near Zurich that are easy to reach by public transport, with minimal connections and reasonable travel time.
Resources for car traffic and public transport news and disruptions in Switzerland.

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