UK Rail Tours

Switzerland

Switzerland is full of surprises. Just imagine - a country where travel by public transport is as exciting as it is relaxing. Whether youre heading for the heights, travelling from city to city or off the beaten tourist track in Switzerland trains are always ready and waiting. To take you to your dream destination why not choose a rail pass for Switzerland.

Switzerland Rail Tours

CLASSIC SWITZERLAND

GLACIER EXPRESS. (St. Moritz/ Davos - Zermatt)

Gornergrat. (Zermatt)

The mighty Matterhorn never fails to fascinate. It is the Alpine paek par excellence and the worlds most photographed mountain. The finest views are from the 3089 metre Gornergrat. Flanked by no fewer than 28 other 4000 metre summits, the Matterhorn can be seen from here at its most scenic. Simply climb aboard the Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt - its the highest cogwheel railway in Europe.

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. (Zermatt - Disentis)

Caressed by white cotton grass, Lake Toma sparkles in all its dark-blue beauty as the source of the River Rhine. Its here, not far from Disentis, that the river starts its 1233km journey to the North Sea. Lake Toma is a sightseeing highlight along the 144km route to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, which operates from Zermatt to Disentis and from Andermatt to Goschenen. Another "must" is the Oberalp Pass, at 2033 metres particularly popular with hikers.

BERNINA EXPRESS.

Rhaetian Railway. (Graubunden)

The Rhaetian Railway is to Canton Graubenden what the Swiss Federal Railways is to the whole of Switzerland. The crimson carriages of narrow-gauge Rhaetian Railway cover 384 captivating kms and link the cantos most important centres - the cantonal capital of Chur with the thermal spa of Scual, the Alpine resort of St. Moritz with historic Disentis/ Mustair, and the climatic health spa of Davos with Tirano in Italy.

Monte Generoso. (Lugano)

Switzerland may be relatively small - but theres no shortage of attractive excursion destinations. One of the most beautiful, at least in Italian-speaking Ticino, is the Monte Generoso. The trip to the top (1704 metres) is by cosy cogwheel railway from Capolaga- Riva San Vitale, on the southern shore of Lake Lugano. Spectacular views extend to the Alps and Italys Po Valley. Sightseeing attractions include the Grotta dell orso (Bears Cave), tracing the regions pre historic past; and the impressive astronomical observatory.

GOLDENPASS LINE.

Rochers-de-Naye. (Montreux)

Take a trip to the Rochers-de-Naye above Montreux, and the chances are that someone will whistle at you. That "someone" will probably be one of the cute creatures inhabiting the "Marmot Paradise" on this 2042 metre peak. After the ride by cogwheel railway (hourly service), youll also be rewarded by spectacular views of Lake Geneva and the distant Vaudois Alps. You can even sleep on the summit. After watching the sun set, simply settle down for the night in a Mongolian yurt. Sweet dreams included... 

The chocolate train. (Montreux - Broc)

You cant visit Switzerland without tasting the chocolate. And you can do this without going anywhere near a shop. Simply climb aboard the "chocolate choo choo" in Montreux and take your seat in either the elegant "Belle Epoque" pullman car or the modern panorama carriage. First stop is Gruyeres with its famous cheese dairy. then its on to Broc and the home of Chocolat Cailler, where you can learn all about Switzerlands sweetest success story.

Jungfraujoch. (Interlaken)

Always wanted to get to the top? Its easy up on the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe - at 3454 metres, the highest railway station in Europe. The trip by Jungfrau Railway takes you through the mighty Eiger and Monch massif. From the summit station, you can go even higher. The fastest lift in Switzerland transports visitors a further 117 metres to the glass covered Sphinx observation hall, with impressive views extending over the Aletsch Glacier (the longest in the Alps) to other Alpine peaks.

We sell the following Swiss passes;

SWISS TRANSFER TICKET

The Swiss Transfer Ticket is a popular product and ideal for winter travellers. It is a return ticket allowing one-day transfers from airport or border station to any destination in Switzerland and back. Each journey must be completed on the day of validation. Tickets are valid for one month. Full Family reduction applies! (The Swiss Museum Pass is not included)

SWISS PASS (Individual) 4,8,15,22 days and 1 month in both 2nd class and 1st class

The Swiss Pass entitles the holder to unlimited travel on consecutive days on railways, boats and most alpine postbuses covering a network of over 16,000 kilometres. A reduction of 50% is offered on all privately owned funicular and mountain railways as well as free entrance to 450 museums in Switzerland. The Swiss Pass also allows free travel on transport services of 38 Swiss towns and cities.

SAVER PROGRAM SWISS PASS 4,8,15,22 days and 1 month in both 2nd class and 1st class

If there are 2 or more adults travelling together on all their entire journeys, a 15% reduction is granted to each passenger. Maximum of 5 passengers.

SWISS YOUTH PASS 4,8,15,22 days and 1 month in both 2nd class and 1st class

The Swiss Youth Pass offers 25% reduction on the Adult Individual Swiss Pass. The Swiss Youth Pass is available to young persons under 26 years of age. Same benefits as Swiss Pass holders

SWISS FLEXI PASS 3 days in 1 month, 4 days in 1 month, 5 days in 1 month and 6 day in 1 month

The Swiss Flexi Pass is available from 3 to 6 days and allows you unlimited travel on your chosen dates within a 1 month period on the STS network. Full Family reduction applies. Same benefits as Swiss Pass holders

SWISS PROGRAM SWISS FLEXI PASS  3,4,5,6 days in 1 month

A 15% discount is granted on each Swiss Flexi Pass if there are 2 or more adults travelling together on all their entire journeys. Maximum of 5 passengers.

There are no special reductions for children travelling without their parents.

If you require further information on rail travel in Switzerland and the prices for these passes please contact us on

0191 246 0708 or sales@railtourguide.com