Switzerland is one of the most extravagant destinations in Europe. The country adorns itself with the pristine Alpine scenery, alluring cities with energetic people, natural vistas that remind you of fairy tales, lush valleys that outgrows your expectations, incredible cliffs, waterfalls that flow deep into your hearts, cities that gives you glimpses of the fast life, the people and the delicious Swiss chocolates and the posh Swiss watches. To experience more of the destinations abroad reach out to the best International tour operators in Kerala – Bliss Worldwide!

When it comes to train journeys it’s always about the views that you see, the sounds that you hear and the moments that hold you close and the stories that you discover during them. The destination becomes the least discussed. Train journeys are not just a mode of transportation to get from one point to the other, it serves as the most beautiful cruise to collect people, places and experiences. The train journey through Switzerland is epic. The train network here covers around 1280 km that links 9 destinations across horizons, cruises over 11 lakes and gets you the views of dozens of snow-covered mountains, covers of flora that stretches across kilometres and glimpses of sizzling Switzerland.  

So let’s look at some of the most exciting train journeys to chase scenic Switzerland,

The Glacier Express

This is the world’s slowest express train and takes you on a one of a kind adventure through the steep valleys, long tunnels, glowing glaciers and the snow-capped mountains. The Glacier Express takes you on a remarkable panoramic adventure of the country. It runs daily from October to December and gives every traveller a glimpse of snow-covered Switzerland. The journey starts from St. Moritz and takes you to Zermatt in an 8-hour comfortable ride that covers Chur, Andermatt and Brig with the smooth Swiss Alps by the side. Along with beautiful Switzerland, you will be also served delicious food on the train during the journey!

The Bernina Express

The Bernina Express takes you on a wonderful ride that takes the passengers from Chur station, covering St. Moritz, Tirano to the final destination Lugano. The route takes you through 196 bridges, 55 tunnels and the stunning Bernina Pass that’s 7,391 feet above sea level. The Bernina line and the Albula line was declared world heritage site in 2008. The journey is a 4-hour long journey that starts with you falling in love with the icy glaciers that is coloured by the swaying palms on the way. The large windows and soft and comfortable seats are another major highlight of this train journey that ensures that you relax throughout the journey and never miss out on the fun and exciting vistas outside.

The Gotthard Panorama Express

The Gotthard Panorama Express connects Lucerne and Lugano in a 182 km long and approximately 5 and a half-hour ride down the heart of Switzerland swiftly, cutting across several cultural heritages, natural wonders and looping tunnels. Apart from the visual treat of the Switzerland vistas, the passengers can also enjoy the presentations about history, myths and legends. The culinary aspects covered in the train are also extravagant. So taste the scenic wonders and also the edible delights.  To get the best offers on International tour packages from Kochi, call our experts right away.

GoldenPass line and Luzern Interlaken Express

The train journey links the French-speaking and the German-speaking regions in the country. It starts its journey from Lucerne crossing Interlaken and finally reaching Montreux in the end. The journey is approximately 5 hours long and covers 191 km. This train journey amazes you with its three awesome parts. The first part takes you through the scenic countryside on the Luzern-Interlaken Express. The GoldenPass Line train picks you up from Interlaken cruising through Zweisimmen and dropping you off at the final destination – Montreux.

This is truly one of the most popular and interesting train experiences Switzerland can provide you!

The Pre-Alpine Express

Want to explore Northern Switzerland its scenic vistas and perfect villages? Then the Pre-Alpine Express is the journey tailor-made for you. The journey starts from Lucerne passing through Interlaken, Montreux and Locarno with the end destination – Lugano! To explore more about this journey reach out to the best tour operators in Kerala – Bliss Worldwide.

The Jungfrau Railways

Exploring the beauty of Jungfrau is made easy and hassle-free by the Jungfrau railways. The journey takes you through historic destinations and snow-capped mountains. It is truly a delight to take this route and explore this side of the country with your friends and family.

The trains are the best and the most cost-effective way to explore Switzerland. The journey by using the road transport is going to cost you more and leave you with a very little scenic view of the country. There are several packages that provide great experiences in Switzerland. These come with train rides, city tours and even mountain excursions. You can customise your journey and make your Swiss trip a memorable one. To know more about the packages, reach out to our experts at the best International tour operators in Kerala – Bliss Worldwide.

Switzerland is blessed with many mountains that offer exquisite excursion experiences. The high peaks, icy caves, snow-capped mountains, crystal clear views and adventurous sports activities will amaze you. These are some of the mountains that should be definitely on your list!

Mount Titlis

Mount Titlis also known as Engelberg or Angel Mountain at an altitude of 3,020 ft. gives every visitor nothing but immense amounts of happiness. The revolving cable car ride up the mountain and the 360^ view up from the top will surely enchant you to visit this destination over and over again. 

Mount Pilatus 

Mount Pilatus is a beautiful mountain located near Lucerne, it is also popular for its Golden Round trip from Lucerne. The excursion to Mount Pilatus will not only gift you a stunning view from the top but also a ride through the Swiss Lake, the steepest cogwheel train ride and a cable car ride. 

Mount Matterhorn 

The Gornergrat railways will take you to mount Matterhorn, wherein you will be able to experience the stunning views of other Swiss peaks that are 4000 metres high. This excursion takes around 4 to 5 hours to complete. The panoramic viewing platform at the top, the sunrise trips, sunset dinners, moonlight visits and the possibilities to spot wild ibex are some of the factors that keep this excursion an exciting one!

Mount Schilthorn 

Mount Schilthorn is one of the most popular mountain excursions in the Jungfrau region. The incredible vistas of the clouds and the sky, the nature and breezy wind will open the doors of your heart and fill it with beautiful memories. The 360° restaurant and the Swiss Skyline terrace are the major attractions to be covered here.

These are some of the most popular train journeys offered by the country. Switzerland is truly one of those countries in Western Europe that has one of the most developed and aesthetically appealing train routes in the world. If you are a lover of train journeys then Switzerland is the destination for you. So start something epic and pack your backs to witness Switzerland in all its grandeur with the best International tour operators in Kochi!