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Rail Tours Through the Alps
3 trips-foundSmall independent hotels near the station
Reserved seats wherever possible (window seats!)
Rail travel from and to the Alps is included
A rail tour through the Alps is one of the most beautiful ways to explore Europe by train. Travel comfortably through spectacular mountain scenery, passing deep valleys, glaciers, alpine lakes and picturesque villages. Here, the train is not simply a means of transport, but an essential part of the journey.
Our Alps rail tours include rail travel from any UK railway station, reserved seats wherever possible (window seats) and overnight stays in small independent hotels within walking distance of the station.
Rail tours through the Alps combine famous panoramic trains with scenic regional railway lines. Stay in centrally located hotels, travel at a relaxed pace and enjoy views that simply cannot be matched by any other form of transport.
Organised Alps Rail Holidays by HappyRail
HappyRail has specialised in international rail travel and rail holidays since 2002. Based on this experience, we carefully create rail tours through the Alps, combining the region's most spectacular mountain railways into well-planned itineraries.
- Fully organised rail tours through the Alps
- Combinations of famous panoramic trains and regional mountain railways
- All train tickets and seat reservations arranged in advance
- Small independent hotels near the station
- Clearly planned itinerary with no organising required during your trip
- Comprehensive travel documents and support while travelling
- All travel documents clearly organised in the HappyRail app, also available offline
- Rail travel specialists since 2002
- Financial protection on all package holidays
The Most Beautiful Rail Journeys in the Alps – Inspiration
Glacier Express (Switzerland)
One of the world's most famous panoramic trains. This route connects Zermatt with St. Moritz and offers views of glaciers, high mountain passes, deep gorges and picturesque Alpine villages.
Bernina Express (Switzerland – Italy)
A spectacular railway from Chur to Tirano, renowned for its impressive railway engineering, soaring viaducts and views of eternal snow, glaciers and the southern Alps.
GoldenPass Line (Switzerland)
A varied rail journey from Lucerne to Montreux through the Bernese Oberland, alongside Lake Thun and through the elegant resort of Gstaad towards Lake Geneva.
Jungfrau Railway (Switzerland)
A unique mountain railway to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding 4,000-metre peaks.
Mont Blanc Express (France – Switzerland)
A scenic route between Martigny and Chamonix, offering continuous views of Mont Blanc and the dramatic Alpine landscapes along the French-Swiss border.
Zillertal Railway (Austria)
A charming narrow-gauge railway in Tyrol, running from Jenbach to Mayrhofen. The route passes through the green Zillertal Valley, with views of Alpine meadows, mountain villages and towering peaks.
Alps Rail Tours – Pure Rail Travel Experience
A rail tour through the Alps combines comfort, spectacular scenery and unforgettable railway journeys. Whether you choose famous panoramic trains or peaceful mountain railways, travelling through the Alps by train is an experience that will stay with you.
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Small independent hotels near the station
Reserved seats wherever possible (window seats!)
Rail travel from and to the Alps is included
A rail tour through the Alps is one of the most beautiful ways to explore Europe by train. Travel comfortably through spectacular mountain scenery, passing deep valleys, glaciers, alpine lakes and picturesque villages. Here, the train is not simply a means of transport, but an essential part of the journey.
Our Alps rail tours include rail travel from any UK railway station, reserved seats wherever possible (window seats) and overnight stays in small independent hotels within walking distance of the station.
Rail tours through the Alps combine famous panoramic trains with scenic regional railway lines. Stay in centrally located hotels, travel at a relaxed pace and enjoy views that simply cannot be matched by any other form of transport.
Organised Alps Rail Holidays by HappyRail
HappyRail has specialised in international rail travel and rail holidays since 2002. Based on this experience, we carefully create rail tours through the Alps, combining the region's most spectacular mountain railways into well-planned itineraries.
- Fully organised rail tours through the Alps
- Combinations of famous panoramic trains and regional mountain railways
- All train tickets and seat reservations arranged in advance
- Small independent hotels near the station
- Clearly planned itinerary with no organising required during your trip
- Comprehensive travel documents and support while travelling
- All travel documents clearly organised in the HappyRail app, also available offline
- Rail travel specialists since 2002
- Financial protection on all package holidays
The Most Beautiful Rail Journeys in the Alps – Inspiration
Glacier Express (Switzerland)
One of the world's most famous panoramic trains. This route connects Zermatt with St. Moritz and offers views of glaciers, high mountain passes, deep gorges and picturesque Alpine villages.
Bernina Express (Switzerland – Italy)
A spectacular railway from Chur to Tirano, renowned for its impressive railway engineering, soaring viaducts and views of eternal snow, glaciers and the southern Alps.
GoldenPass Line (Switzerland)
A varied rail journey from Lucerne to Montreux through the Bernese Oberland, alongside Lake Thun and through the elegant resort of Gstaad towards Lake Geneva.
Jungfrau Railway (Switzerland)
A unique mountain railway to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of the Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding 4,000-metre peaks.
Mont Blanc Express (France – Switzerland)
A scenic route between Martigny and Chamonix, offering continuous views of Mont Blanc and the dramatic Alpine landscapes along the French-Swiss border.
Zillertal Railway (Austria)
A charming narrow-gauge railway in Tyrol, running from Jenbach to Mayrhofen. The route passes through the green Zillertal Valley, with views of Alpine meadows, mountain villages and towering peaks.
Alps Rail Tours – Pure Rail Travel Experience
A rail tour through the Alps combines comfort, spectacular scenery and unforgettable railway journeys. Whether you choose famous panoramic trains or peaceful mountain railways, travelling through the Alps by train is an experience that will stay with you.
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