10-Day France and Switzerland Itinerary: Two Train Routes from Paris to the Alps
Two tested 10-day routes from Paris to the Swiss Alps: nights per base, real 2026 train times, fares, hotel areas and the best season for each version.
Switzerland by train
Glacier, Bernina and GoldenPass Express, passes, luggage and the routes we book every week.
France
Italy
Italy and Switzerland Itinerary: 14 Days from Lake Como to the Matterhorn by Train
Milan, Lake Como, Lugano, the Bernina Express, St. Moritz and the Glacier Express to Zermatt: 14 and 10-day versions with 2026 fares, times and seasons.
Lake Como to Switzerland: Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt by Train or Car
Lake Como to Switzerland: trains to Lugano in 35 minutes, the Bernina line to St. Moritz, the long day to Zermatt, driver prices, passes and border tips.
Switzerland
Bernina Express Guide: Route, 2026 Timetable, Fares and Reservations
The Bernina Express from Chur or St. Moritz to Tirano: 2026 timetable, fares, CHF 32 to 44 reservations, Pullman Class, regional trains, luggage and access.
The Most Scenic Train Rides in Europe: Glacier Express, Bernina and the Orient Express
The most scenic train rides in Europe, from the Glacier and Bernina Express to the Orient Express: 2026 prices, seasons, best seats and how to link them.
The Best Train Rides in Switzerland: 12 Routes with Times, Seasons and Fees
Switzerland's best train rides compared: Glacier, Bernina, GoldenPass, Gotthard and more, with 2026 journey times, seasons, reservation fees and pass coverage.
Geneva to Zermatt by Train: Times, Tickets and the Change at Visp
Geneva to Zermatt by train in about 3 h 45 min with one change at Visp: 2026 fares, Swiss Travel Pass, driver prices, where to sit, and step-free advice.
GoldenPass Express Guide: Montreux to Interlaken, Classes, Prestige and Reservations
Montreux to Interlaken in 3h15 without a change: 2026 timetable, fares, CHF 20 and CHF 49 Prestige reservations, gauge change, luggage and wheelchair access.
Grand Train Tour of Switzerland: The 8 Sections, Costs and a 13-Day Itinerary
The 1,280 km Grand Train Tour of Switzerland section by section: 2026 reservations, Swiss Travel Pass costs, seasonal gaps and our 13-day day-by-day itinerary.
Switzerland Off the Beaten Path: 9 Quiet Places Beyond Zurich and Geneva
Switzerland off the beaten path: Appenzell, Guarda, Val Müstair, Sils, Soglio, Ticino valleys, Lavaux and Kandersteg, with train times, seasons and nights.
Luggage on Swiss Trains: Rules, Space on Board and SBB Forwarding Prices
Where suitcases go on Swiss trains, limits on the Glacier and Bernina Express, SBB luggage forwarding prices for 2026, the airport service and lockers.
Luxury Switzerland Tours: Grand Hotels, Excellence Class and Real Prices
A luxury private tour of Switzerland: 5-star hotels, Glacier Express Excellence Class, private guides and helicopter flights, sample routes and real prices.
Christmas Markets in Switzerland 2026: Basel, Zurich, Montreux and Lucerne
Christmas markets in Switzerland for 2026: official dates and hours for Basel, Zurich, Montreux and Einsiedeln, train times between them and a 7-day route.
Swiss Travel Pass vs Half Fare Card: Which Saves More in 2026
2026 prices for the Swiss Travel Pass and the CHF 150 Half Fare Card, three itineraries priced line by line, and the rules we use to choose for our travelers.
Wheelchair Accessible Switzerland: Trains, Mountains, Cities and Hotels
Wheelchair accessible Switzerland in practice: SBB assistance and step-free trains, Glacier Express and Jungfraujoch access, city terrain and hotel checks.
Zurich to Interlaken by Train: Times, Tickets and the Best Route
Zurich to Interlaken by train in about 2 hours via Bern, or the scenic Luzern-Interlaken Express: 2026 fares, Swiss Travel Pass, where to sit, stops on the way.
Zurich to Lucerne by Train: Times, Fares and a Scenic Detour
Zurich to Lucerne by train in 41 minutes: 2026 fares, trains from Zurich Airport, private driver prices, Swiss Travel Pass, and the Rigi detour by boat.
Glacier Express Guide: Route, Classes, Tickets and Tips
The Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz: route, eight-hour timing, Excellence Class, reservations, which direction to ride and whether it is worth it.
Jungfraujoch vs Gornergrat vs Schilthorn: Which to Choose?
Jungfraujoch vs Gornergrat vs Schilthorn: cost, travel time, views and altitude compared, plus which summit fits your base and our weather rule for going up.
Switzerland in January: Snow, Ski Races and Quiet Cities
Switzerland in January: real temperatures by region, which mountain trains run, Lauberhorn and balloon festival dates for 2027, crowds and what to pack.
Switzerland in June: Long Days, Full Waterfalls and Open Passes
Switzerland in June: 16 hours of daylight, snowmelt waterfalls, pass opening dates of recent years, real temperatures by region, Art Basel 2027 and routes.
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