Train Travel:

See Switzerland in style

There’s a lot to love about train travel in general – no hassle of hiring and driving a car; no traffic to contend with; just a seat with a view. And that view, if you happen to be on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, is nothing short of stunning.

About the Tour

The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland combines the country’s most beautiful panoramic railway lines into one unique route of around 1,280 kilometres, taking travellers through delightful Swiss cities, picturesque Alpine resorts and more. You can do as little or as much of it as you want, and you can start at any point, any time of the year, summer through winter – it’s up to you!

Of the eight sections on the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland, one major highlight for travellers is St. Moritz – Lugano. Aside from being a glamorous Alpine resort, St. Moritz is famous for the Bernina Express, a train that connects the cool north with the sunny south and takes travellers over the highest railway route of the Alps. The stretch between Thusis and Tirano is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with spectacular mountain views. It’s also where the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland reaches its highest point (2,253 metres).

Ticket info

Travelling on public transport in Switzerland couldn’t be easier, thanks to the Swiss Travel Pass. With this single ticket, you can travel for 3, 4, 8 or 15 days across the entire country by train, bus and boat. It includes the popular panorama routes as well as trams and buses in 90 towns and cities. As a bonus, you get free admission to more than 500 museums, from Lake Geneva’s Chillon Castle to the FIFA World Football Museum in Zurich!

Fun for families Unique souvenir Grab the app

The Swiss Travel Guide is the first public p transportation ap app for tourists in Sw Switzerland. It’s an es essential Englishlan language companion for your planning phase of the trip to make sure you don’t miss any highlights when you’re on the ground. The Swiss Family Card allows children under 16 years to travel for free on the entire Swiss public transport network, provided they’re with a parent holding any Swiss Travel System ticket. You can get the card when booking with a local rail specialist or online. Purchase a Swiss Travel Pass and you get a free Mytravel Stamp Booklet, with nine unique stamps to be collected along the route as a memento of your journey. The booklet also includes discount coupons, competitions and useful travel info.

• For bookings and enquiries, contact Dynasty Travel ( 6536 4966) or Platform 9 ( 6317 2111) or visit myswitzerland.com/rail.

• For a visual glimpse of the scenic wonders on offer, scroll through the itineraries at grandtraintour. myswitzerland.com.