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Switzerland by train
Switzerland is one of the world's leading rail destinations. Almost every town and village can be reached by train, with frequent services, outstanding punctuality and spectacular scenery throughout the country. Famous panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express, breathtaking mountain railways and scenic hiking routes make Switzerland one of Europe's most rewarding destinations to explore by rail.
Switzerland by train can be booked in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within Switzerland
- Fully organised rail tours with hotels and panoramic train journeys
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within Switzerland
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within Switzerland online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work together with more than 60 European railway operators, including SBB, Deutsche Bahn, RhB and ÖBB.
- Swiss railway operators in one booking platform, including SBB, RhB, BLS and MOB
- International train tickets to Switzerland, including Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet
- Official rail fares with no booking fees
- Seat selection on many international day trains where available
- Reservations for panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
- Book any destination in Switzerland in one reservation
In short: book train tickets to and within Switzerland, from international rail services to domestic Swiss trains, all in one place.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail tours in Switzerland
HappyRail has specialised in fully organised rail holidays since 2002. Our Switzerland rail tours include train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels, allowing you to enjoy some of Europe's finest rail journeys without the planning.
- Fully organised rail tours across Switzerland
- Including famous panoramic trains and mountain railways
- Hotels within walking distance of the station
- Special rail-inclusive fares, often unavailable separately
- Clear travel documents before departure
- Well-planned itineraries and support during your journey
Organised rail tours are ideal for travellers who want to experience Switzerland's famous railway network with hotels, routes and reservations arranged in advance.
Panoramic trains in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to many of the world's most famous scenic train journeys. These routes can be booked as part of a rail holiday or as individual day trips.
Glacier Express
Known as the world's slowest express train, the Glacier Express travels from St. Moritz or Davos to Zermatt, crossing 291 bridges, passing through 91 tunnels and climbing over the 2,033-metre Oberalp Pass.
Bernina Express
One of the world's most spectacular railway journeys, climbing from Chur or St. Moritz to Tirano via the UNESCO-listed Bernina Line.
Jungfrau Railways
Travel from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen, Wengen and Grindelwald before continuing via Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.
GoldenPass Line
A panoramic route connecting Montreux, Zweisimmen and Interlaken.
Gornergrat Railway
A spectacular mountain railway from Zermatt with outstanding views of the Matterhorn.
Rigi Railway
Historic cogwheel railway from Vitznau to Mount Rigi.
Pilatus Railway
One of the world's steepest cogwheel railways.
Gotthard Panorama Express
Scenic train with panoramic coaches following the historic Gotthard route through the Swiss Alps.
Travelling to Switzerland by train
Switzerland is easy to reach by rail from across Europe.
- Basel, Zurich and Interlaken: usually one change in Frankfurt.
- Zermatt: usually two changes via Basel and Visp.
- Geneva and Lausanne: via Paris or Germany, depending on your departure point.
Rail operators in Switzerland
Switzerland has one of Europe's most comprehensive railway networks, operated by companies including SBB, RhB, BLS, MOB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Zentralbahn, SOB, THURBO and several regional railways.
Night trains to Switzerland
The ÖBB Nightjet sleeper train connects Amsterdam with Basel and Zurich every day, offering couchettes, sleeper compartments and private cabins.
More rail holidays in Europe
Glacier Express & Bernina Express
Swiss Travel Pass: unlimited travel on public transport
Supersaver fares
Switzerland is one of the world's leading rail destinations. Almost every town and village can be reached by train, with frequent services, outstanding punctuality and spectacular scenery throughout the country. Famous panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express, breathtaking mountain railways and scenic hiking routes make Switzerland one of Europe's most rewarding destinations to explore by rail.
Switzerland by train can be booked in two ways:
- Separate train tickets to and within Switzerland
- Fully organised rail tours with hotels and panoramic train journeys
On this page, you will find both options clearly explained.
Train tickets to and within Switzerland
With HappyRail, you can book train tickets to and within Switzerland online. Since 2002, we have specialised in international rail travel and work together with more than 60 European railway operators, including SBB, Deutsche Bahn, RhB and ÖBB.
- Swiss railway operators in one booking platform, including SBB, RhB, BLS and MOB
- International train tickets to Switzerland, including Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet
- Official rail fares with no booking fees
- Seat selection on many international day trains where available
- Reservations for panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
- Book any destination in Switzerland in one reservation
In short: book train tickets to and within Switzerland, from international rail services to domestic Swiss trains, all in one place.
Start booking in the international train planner
Organised rail tours in Switzerland
HappyRail has specialised in fully organised rail holidays since 2002. Our Switzerland rail tours include train tickets, reservations and carefully selected hotels, allowing you to enjoy some of Europe's finest rail journeys without the planning.
- Fully organised rail tours across Switzerland
- Including famous panoramic trains and mountain railways
- Hotels within walking distance of the station
- Special rail-inclusive fares, often unavailable separately
- Clear travel documents before departure
- Well-planned itineraries and support during your journey
Organised rail tours are ideal for travellers who want to experience Switzerland's famous railway network with hotels, routes and reservations arranged in advance.
Panoramic trains in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to many of the world's most famous scenic train journeys. These routes can be booked as part of a rail holiday or as individual day trips.
Glacier Express
Known as the world's slowest express train, the Glacier Express travels from St. Moritz or Davos to Zermatt, crossing 291 bridges, passing through 91 tunnels and climbing over the 2,033-metre Oberalp Pass.
Bernina Express
One of the world's most spectacular railway journeys, climbing from Chur or St. Moritz to Tirano via the UNESCO-listed Bernina Line.
Jungfrau Railways
Travel from Interlaken to Lauterbrunnen, Wengen and Grindelwald before continuing via Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station.
GoldenPass Line
A panoramic route connecting Montreux, Zweisimmen and Interlaken.
Gornergrat Railway
A spectacular mountain railway from Zermatt with outstanding views of the Matterhorn.
Rigi Railway
Historic cogwheel railway from Vitznau to Mount Rigi.
Pilatus Railway
One of the world's steepest cogwheel railways.
Gotthard Panorama Express
Scenic train with panoramic coaches following the historic Gotthard route through the Swiss Alps.
Travelling to Switzerland by train
Switzerland is easy to reach by rail from across Europe.
- Basel, Zurich and Interlaken: usually one change in Frankfurt.
- Zermatt: usually two changes via Basel and Visp.
- Geneva and Lausanne: via Paris or Germany, depending on your departure point.
Rail operators in Switzerland
Switzerland has one of Europe's most comprehensive railway networks, operated by companies including SBB, RhB, BLS, MOB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Zentralbahn, SOB, THURBO and several regional railways.
Night trains to Switzerland
The ÖBB Nightjet sleeper train connects Amsterdam with Basel and Zurich every day, offering couchettes, sleeper compartments and private cabins.
More rail holidays in Europe
Glacier Express & Bernina Express
Swiss Travel Pass: unlimited travel on public transport
Supersaver fares
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