Swiss Railway Ultimate Guide

Glacier Express

The best, most interesting and relaxing way to explore Switzerland is by train, tram, bus and boat. Switzerland has the most widely used, reliable and fixed public transport system in the world. It is recommended that you use the Swiss public transport system because it is fast and reliable. Swiss trains and trams are powered by clean hydroelectric power. Thanks to the seamless rails, the Swiss train travels very smoothly.

The Swiss Federal Railways logo includes SBB CFF FFS – 9 letters that can be found throughout the country. This is an abbreviation, meaning the three main official languages of the Swiss Federal Railways: German, French and Italian. Every three letters is an abbreviation of a language.

Swiss people like their trains. The average person travels more than 2,300 kilometers per year. Nearly one-seventh of the Swiss population. Every day, 1.2 million people use trains. The Swiss railway network is the most densely used system in the world. More than 10,000 trains run every day on a 3,100-kilometer network, and as many as 1,000 trains are in operation at any time. The transportation system is equipped with more than 1,000 kilometers of mountain railways, more than 13,500 kilometers of bus lines and more than 23,000 bus stops.

Swiss Railway Clock at Zurich Station

Excellent Swiss traffic is easy to spoil you – fast, on-time to disturbing trains, clean buses and six different types of mountain transport systems and integrate them into a coherent system. The Swiss Railway Clock (German: Schweizer Bahnhofsuhr), the clock used by the Swiss Federal Railways at various stations, was designed by Swiss engineer Hans Hill Fick, who was employed by the Swiss Federal Railways, in 1944 with watchmaker Mobatime. In 1953, inspired by the shape of the railway disc signal, Hilferk added a red second hand on the existing clock face. The Swiss railway clock has become one of Switzerland’s national symbols. London’s Design Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York have listed it as an outstanding design of the twentieth century. The Swiss Classical Design Series also includes the Swiss Railway clock. This clock face was designed in 2012 to be licensed to Apple for its iOS products.

This clock is designed to meet the needs of railway use. The time displayed by different clocks must be coordinated, and passengers and railway staff in the station can know the accurate and reliable time. In addition, the seconds are not listed on the railway schedule, and all trains depart at the hour of the minute. To this end, all Swiss Federal Railway Station clocks coordinate the synchronization time by receiving radio waves from a master clock. At every hour of the hour, the master clock emits an electronic pulse, and its minute clock advances one cell after receiving the signal. The second hand is independently driven by an electric motor, and there is no linkage between the hour and minute hands. The second hand takes about 58.5 seconds to circle the clock face, then stays at the 12 o’clock position until the clock receives the signal from each minute before starting the next round. According to Hilferk, the design of the second hand’s short stop can help the train run on time, and other railway companies have followed suit.

Swiss train ticket discount options range from half-price cards to multi-day, multi-purpose buses, boats, trains and even bicycle rental tickets. Generally speaking, there is at least one train or bus per hour on each route, every 30 minutes or even 15 minutes on many routes and buses, and every 5-7 minutes during peak hours, but with Like all routes in Switzerland, there will be a slight decrease in the number of trips on weekends, especially on Sundays and public holidays in less populated areas.

Railway Operators

Switzerland has the Swiss Federal Railway: SBB CFF FFS. But the federal railway does not cover all regions. In addition to the federal railway company SBB, there are other railway companies. There are many railway companies in Switzerland.

For travelers, it doesn’t matter which company service route you know. All companies work together to form the Swiss railway network. On most routes, only one company is operating a train. So there is no real choice. You only need to go to the company that just serves the route. There are no price differences between routes offered by multiple operators. Tickets are purchased for the route and apply to any train. Rail passes apply to the entire country or region and apply to all trains on the included routes.

Tarifzonen, Fare Zone

Tarifzonen, Fare Zone

Swiss buses and trains are not legally allowed to compete with each other. Instead, they complement each other – except for the coordination schedule. In this way, almost all inhabited Swiss villages and towns can be reached by public transport.

There are about 20 regional fare networks across the country that combine multiple public transports (urban buses, trams, subways, any type of train, postal administration, ships, cable cars, etc.) from many different providers around the city centre. Fare systems, such as ZVV in Zurich, or unireso in the Canton of Geneva and its neighboring France (see also: tpg in Geneva), or mobilis, Lucerne, Nieder and Oberwalden around Lausanne, North Shore of Lake Geneva State’s passepartout (keyword: Titlis, Titlis). Typically, these networks sell area-based passes (rather than point-to-point tickets) that are valid for a specific time frame for journeys within the fare network.

Even without trains or city public transportation, the comprehensive PostAuto/CarPostale/AutoPostale network can help you. PostBus Switzerland is part of the regional fare network, if applicable.

Train Types

Domestic Trains

InterCity(IC)

SBB’s new Bombardier long-distance double-decker train

Beginning on December 9, 2018, the Swiss Railways SBB introduced a new long-distance train made by Bombardier with up to 1,300 seats, thus providing greater traffic on very busy routes. The pressure-resistant compartment design reduces the uncomfortable feeling of pressure in the ear when passing through a tunnel or passing a train traveling at a high speed in the opposite direction.
The new trains also use technology to enable them to bypass corners faster in the future, which will also shorten travel time. The latest generation of energy-efficient engines ensures that multiple units can accelerate quickly, but are relatively economical.

Swiss Railways SBB InterCity Route Network

In 2018, SBB decided to provide numbers for all IC and IR lines (such as subway networks) to facilitate connectivity. Here are the IC routes:

• IC 1 : Genève-Aéroport – Lausanne – Fribourg/Freiburg – Bern – Zürich HB – Zürich Flughafen – Winterthur – St.Gallen
• IC 2 : Zürich HB – Zug – Arth-Goldau – (Flüelen) – Bellinzona – Lugano
• IC 3 : Basel SBB – Zürich HB – Sargans – Landquart – Chur
• IC 4 : Zürich HB – Schaffhausen
• IC 5 : Genève-Aéroport – Genève – Morges (Lausanne, other End Station) – Yverdon-les-Bains – Neuchâtel – Biel/Bienne – Grenchen-Süd – Solothurn – Oensingen – Olten – Aarau – Zürich HB – Zürich Flughafen – Wil – Uzwil – Flawil – Gossau SG – St.Gallen
• IC 6 : Basel SBB – Olten – Bern – Thun – Spiez – Visp – Brig
• IC 8 : Brig – Visp – Spiez – Thun – Bern – Zürich HB – Zürich Flughafen – Winterthur – Frauenfeld – Weinfelden – Amriswil – Romanshorn
• IC 21 : Basel SBB – Olten – Luzern – Arth-Goldau – (Flüelen) – Bellinzona – Lugano
• IC 51 : Basel SBB – Laufen – Delémont – Moutier – Grenchen-Nord – Biel/Bienne
• IC 61 : Basel SBB – (Liestal) – Olten – Bern – Thun – Spiez – Interlaken West – Interlaken Ost

The interior of the train is bright and spacious, with power outlets next to each seat in the first and second class, wheelchair accessible compartments and toilets, toilets with baby changing facilities, and strollers and bicycles that are laid throughout the train. Specify the space. InterCity also has a Family Coach and a Restaurant Coach.

First class of Swiss train SBB InterCity

SBB InterCity First Class (display, luggage rack)

SBB InterCity panoramic car (Panoramawagen)

Second class of SBB InterCity

Second class of SBB InterCity (luggage rack, display, different seating arrangements)

Upper-deck dining car next to the second class of SBB InterCity

SBB InterCity has a family car

Children’s playground at SBB InterCity family car

Children’s playground at SBB InterCity family car

InterCity Starbucks Car

Inside of SBB InterCity Starbucks Car

Inside of SBB InterCity Starbucks Car

Intercity Express (ICN, Intercity-Neigezug)

“Intercity Neigezug” is a tilt train operated by SBB, which is called Intercity Tilting Train in German. It has a top speed of 200 km/h (120 mph) and can be reached on the new Mattstetten-Rothrist line; as of 2018, the RABDe 500 only uses branches for Solothurn; the new Gotthard Base Tunnel has an ICN of 200 Km/h. Thanks to their tilting mechanism, they can run at higher speeds like regular trains.

SBB Intercity-Neigezug Routes

The main routes for SBB ICN until 2018 include:

• St. Gallen – Zürich (Zürich HB) – Biel/Bienne – Lausanne/Geneva airport
• Basel(Basel SBB) – Delsberg – Biel/Bienne
• Basel(Basel SBB) – Luzern/Zürich (Zürich HB)– Bellinzona – Lugano – Chiasso
• Bern – Olten – Aarau – Zürich (Zürich HB)  – Zug – Erstfeld – Bellinzona

The ICN train consists of several RABDe 500 units. In the second class, there are four seats (2 + 2 seats) in each row, and three seats (2 + 1 seats) in each row in the first class, open layout, all seats facing each other. The train is air conditioned and has power outlets and a restaurant cart that offers a variety of drinks, snacks and meals. All trains have disabled facilities. Bicycles can be transported on all trains.

First class of SBB Intercity-Neigezug (ICN, Intercity-Neigezug)

SBB Intercity-Neigezug First Class Business

SBB Intercity-Neigezug Restaurant Car

SBB Intercity-Neigezug Second Class (Luggage Rack)

Interregional(IR)

Interregional Express IR train travels between major cities and major cities. The express trains running in the middle distance are second only to ICs. They also have the advantages of fast speed, fewer stops and frequent shifts.

SBB Interregional (IR, Interregional) double-decker train

Zentralbahn trains to the Luzern Inter (regional) train

The Interregio train operated by SBB (Swiss Railway Company) is a long-distance train that complements the intercity network. They operate on most of the main routes throughout Switzerland. Compared to the Intercity service, Interregio usually runs on shorter routes and stops more frequently.

Interregio trains typically include traditional push-pull rafts consisting of single or double-deck passenger cars or double-decker rail vehicles. They are second-class and first-class seats in open-plan seats. All trains have air conditioning and power outlets. The train has a bistro or restaurant cart. All trains have disabled facilities. Bicycles can be transported on all trains. But you can’t reserve a seat.

SBB Interregional Routes

In 2018, SBB decided to provide numbers for all IC and IR lines (such as subway networks) to facilitate connectivity. Here are the IR routes:

• IR 15 : Genève-Aéroport – Genève – Nyon – Morges – Lausanne – Palézieux – Romont – Fribourg/Freiburg – Bern – Zofingen – Sursee – Luzern
• IR 16 : Bern – Olten – Aarau – Brugg AG – Baden – Zürich HB
• IR 17 : Bern – Burgdorf – Wynigen – Herzogenbuchsee – Langenthal – Olten (- Zürich HB)
• IR 26 : Basel SBB – Olten – Luzern – Arth-Goldau – Schwyz – Brunnen – Flüelen – Erstfeld (- Göschenen)
• IR 27 : Basel SBB – Liestal – Sissach – Geltenkinden – Olten – Zofingen – Sursee – Luzern
• IR 36 : Basel SBB – Rheinfelden – Stein-Säckingen – Brugg AG – Baden – Dietikon – Zürich Altstetten – Zürich HB (- Zürich Oerlikon – Zürich Flughafen)
• IR 37 : Basel SBB – Liestal – Sissach – Aarau – Lenzburg – Zürich HB – Zürich Flughafen – Winterthur – Wil – Gossau SG – St.Gallen
• IR 46 : Zürich HB – Zug – Arth-Goldau – Schwyz – Brunnen – Flüelen – Erstfeld (- Göschenen)
• IR 70 : Luzern – Rotkreuz – Zug – Baar – Thalwil – Zürich HB (- Zürich Oerlikon – Zürich Flughafen)
• IR 75 : Zürich HB – Zürich Flughafen – Winterthur – Frauenfeld – Weinfelden – Kreuzlingen – Konstanz
• IR 90 : Genève-Aéroport – Genève – (Nyon – Morges) – Lausanne – Vevey – Montreux – Aigle – Bex – St Maurice – Martigny – Sion – Sierre/Siders – Visp – Brig

First class of SBB InterRegional Express (IR, Interregional)

Second class of SBB Regional Express (IR, Interregional)

RegioExpress(RE)

RegioExpress is a fast regional train in Switzerland operated by the Swiss Federal Railways or other private railway companies (eg BLS, z. B. Berne-Luzern or Lötschberger on the Lötschberg mountain route and the Rhaetian Railway (RhB)). It is comparable to regional express trains in Germany, Austria and Luxembourg.

The RE is much faster than the regional trains of the same class because it does not stop at all stations served by regional trains. Still, it is slightly slower than the InterRegio train. The Swiss Federal Railways described these trains as “quick access to the area” trains.

RE double-decker train to Chur

RE double-decker train from Zurich (Zürich HB) to Aarau

BLS train company’s RE double-decker train

The main routes of RE include:

• RE : Genève – Coppet – Nyon – Gland – Allaman – Morges – Renens VD – Lausanne – Vevey
• RE : Bern – Lyss – Biel/Bienne
• RE : Zürich HB – Zürich Oerlikon – Bülach – Schaffhausen
• RE : Aarau – Lenzburg – Zürich HB
• RE : Chur – Landquart – Bad Ragaz – Sargans – Walenstadt – Ziegelbrücke – Sibnen-Wangen – Pfäffikon SZ – Wädenswil – Talwil
• RE : Erstfeld – Göschenen – Airolo – Ambri-Piotta – Faido – Lavorgo – Bodio TI – Biasca – Castione-Arbedo – Bellinzona – Giubiasco – Lamone-Cadempino – Lugano – Mendrisio – Chiasso (- Milano)
• RE : Bern – Burgdorf – Wynigen – Herzogenbuchsee – Langenthal – Olten
• RE : Wil – Uzwil – Flawil – Gossau SG – St. Gallen – Rorschach – St. Margrethen – Heerbrugg – Altstätten SG – Buchs SG – Sargans – Bad Ragaz – Landquart – Chur

BLS Train Company’s RE Train First Class

BLS Train Company’s RE Train Second Class

Commute Train(S, S-Bahn)

The S-Bahn is organized as a rapid transit system around the main agglomeration area, with many lines, usually intensive.

SBB Zurich S-Bahn (S14 line)

BLS Train Company Berne S-Bahn (S5 line)

ZVV S-Bahn road map for Zurich

Basel S-Bahn Roadmap

Regionalzug(R)

Regional train (R, Regionalzug) will be docked at all train stations in the area and is a slow train.

If you want to travel to a small town, you can take the fast trains such as SBB (Interregional), Intercity (IC), InterCity, etc., to the main local station (such as Lausanne) to get there. In the area, transfer to the R train to the last stop.

Regional train of Rhaetian Train Company

International Trains

EuroCity(EC)

The European Intercity Express (EC, EuroCity) is a long-haul international train in Europe that meets 20 international service standards including comfort, speed, catering and cleanliness. The European Intercity Express is operated by a number of EU countries or Swiss railway companies, connecting important European cities.

The standards required for EuroCity trains include:

• Train route through two or more countries
• All trains are air conditioned
• Stop only at stations in major cities
• Stop time is no more than five minutes, in special cases no more than 15 minutes
• Food and drink in the car (preferably with a dining car)
• The captain speaks at least two languages, one of which must be English, French or German.
• Average speed (including stop) is higher than 90 kilometers per hour, except for routes including mountain terrain and train ferry

SBB EuroCity

Switzerland’s main international train routes

Routes to some European Intercity Express (EC, EuroCity) routes in Switzerland:

• Zürich((Zürich HB) – Lugano – Chiasso – Milan(Milano Centrale)
• Basel(Basel SBB)– Bern – Brig –Milan(Milano Centrale)
• Geneva(Geneve Gare Cornavin) – Lausanne –Brig – Milan(Milano Centrale) – Venice(Venezia S. Lucia)
• Geneva(Geneve Gare Cornavin) – Lausanne –Brig – Milan(Milano Centrale)
• Munich(München Hbf) – Bregenz – St. Gallen – Zürich(Zürich HB) – Lenzburg – Basel(Basel SBB)
• Graz – Leoben – Innsbruck – Bludenz – Zürich((Zürich HB)

Since 1993, the European Intercity Express (EC, EuroCity) has to complete the journey between 6 am and midnight, while the night service is operated as EuroNight (EN).

Second class of the EuroCity EC32

Sightseeing Trains

Switzerland has a beautiful landscape like a fairyland, making the local landscape train a train that has to go to Switzerland. Some people even say that going to Switzerland without a train is equivalent to not going to Switzerland.

Top of Swiss sight seeing train route map

Jungfraujoch

Jungfraujoch Train

Top of Europe: Visit the Jungfrau and set a crown of gems for your trip to Switzerland. For more than 100 years, the Jungfrau Railway has been running to the highest railway station in Europe (34,545 meters above sea level). This train station is located right in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Jungfrau-Aletsch Alps”. The rack train departs from Kleine Scheidegg all year round and follows a steep route through a tunnel to the Jungfrau. The starting point of the tunnel is at the Eiger Glacier Station, with a total length of 7 km, built between 1896 and 1912. There is a stop in the tunnel where visitors can enjoy the magnificent glacier world from the slopes of the Eiger North. Visitors can enjoy the alpine world of ice and snow at the top of the mountain. All of these beautiful views can be enjoyed on the Sphinx viewing platform, the “plateau” viewing platform on the Aletsch Glacier or the “Ice Palace”.

From Interlaken East Station, via Grindelwald-Little Scheidegg or Lauterbrunnen-Schodge, then take the cog railway train from Little Scheidege to Jungfrau to run all year round. Time to reach the top of the mountain: 2 hours 10 minutes Dining: Crystal Restaurant (for 110 people, serving Swiss and international dishes), Bollywood Restaurant (for 80 people, serving Indian dishes), Aleqi Buffet Restaurant (available) Accommodating 150 people) Attractions: Starting from Sherdeg, the 9-kilometer railway line has an altitude difference of 1,400 meters. The length of the mountain tunnel is more than 7 kilometers. There are ice palaces, ice gates and Sphinx viewing platforms. Stroll through the eternal snow and hold alpine research exhibitions in the summer.

Interlaken Ost – Jungfraujoch Route map

The mountain train departs from Interlaken East Station, via Grindelwald-Little Scheidegg or via Lauterbrunnen-Schuder, and then takes the cog railway train from Scheidegg to Jungfrau.

Tickets for Jungfrau can be booked directly at www.G2Rail.com.

Train from Interlaken to the Jungfrau’s Top of Europe train

Glacier Express

Glacier Express in Winter

The Glacier Express is known as the “slowest express train in the world” and will travel through the Alps in eight hours, from Zermatt to Andermatt. And then to St Moritz, through a total of 91 tunnels and 291 bridges, is Switzerland’s most popular landscape train route.

The express train travels at less than 40 kilometers. Smooth running between the Alps, connecting the Brenner and Matterhorn. The specially designed panoramic windows allow you to enjoy the most breathtaking views of Switzerland on the Glacier Express, whether in winter or summer: the Swiss Grand Canyon hidden in the mountains, the birthplace of the Rhine, the world that is generally inaccessible, the world The heritage of the Aletsch Glacier is such a marvellous view of the wonders of nature.

The Glacier Express has four main sections:

• Zermatt – Brig
• Zermatt –Andermatt
• Zermatt – Chur
• Chur – St.Moritz

Glacier Express Routes

Golden Pass

Golden Pass Routes

Between Luzern and Interlaken Ost,  stops on the platform 12 at Luzern, and Interlaken East Station arrives at platform 4, with 06 minutes per hour. The total running time of the train is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Golden Pass train from Interlaken to Lucerne

Golden Pass train in winter

Arrive in Interlaken along Lake Brienz. After changing to the BLS local express train, visitors first travel along Lake Thun and then cross Simmental to Zweisimmen.

Panoramic Car of the Golden Pass Train (Panaroma)

Visitors start here and travel to Gstaad to Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva. On the Golden Mountain Express, you can enjoy the beautiful panoramic view from the window through the panoramic window or sitting in the VIP seat. For railroad enthusiasts who like to be nostalgic, the Golden Yamaguchi Classic Train is the best choice because it is a replica of the elegant Belle Epoch. From the west or central part of Switzerland, you can experience this spectacular railway adventure with 3 different trains.

You can book directly from G2Rail。

There are two main sections in the Golden Pass:

• Montreux – Zweisimmen
• Interlaken Ost – Luzern

Golden Pass (Montreux – Zweisimmen)

Bernina Express

Bern Express on the Bruce ring viaduct (St. Moritz – Lake Como)

This panoramic train links north and south of Europe – just past the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhätische Bahn, from snow-capped glaciers all the way down to the swaying palm trees.
There is no doubt that taking the Bernina Express across the Alps is one of the most fascinating ways. Along the way, the Bernina Express seems to be driving through Hollywood blockbusters, climbing up to 65 meters of the Landwasser Viaduct. The viaduct is the landmark of the Retia Railway and this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The train sails from Chur to Tirano, passing through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges, where visitors can enjoy beautiful views, such as the Montebello bend of the Bernina Peak, Mortach Glaciers, the Three Lakes (Lej Pitschen, Lej Nair and Lago Bianco), Alp Grüm and the Bruce Ring viaduct.

Bernina Express Routes

You can book directly from G2Rail。

Bernia Express(Chur – Tirano)

Gotthard Panoramic

Gotthard Panorama Train

From the southern part of the Mediterranean, through the heart of Switzerland and the St. Gotthard tunnel, built in 1882, across the Alps to the north. The Watson Church can be admired from three different angles along the way, and the bold design of the numerous circular tunnels makes this route world famous. By boat, visitors can easily and easily continue their journey. Through Flüren through Lake Lucerne, you can enjoy the Rütliwiese, Schillerstein and Tell Chapel along the way. An ancient attraction with original Swiss charm. In the evening, Lucerne Harbour (just next to the famous Capel Bridge) welcomes visitors. In addition, this trip can easily be reversed. In addition to the many attractions, visitors can learn about the unique history, myths and preaching of Gotthard through this historical journey through time. The last point is also very important: the food here cannot be ignored, visitors can enjoy the steaming taste on the steamer, or enjoy snacks and drinks on the train.

Gotthard Panorama Train Route

You can book from G2Rail.

Gotthard Panoramic(Luzern – Lugano)

Gornergrat Cog Rail

Zermatt is the most popular holiday destination in Valais. The Gonagrat mountain train that has been in operation for more than 100 years has brought unforgettable memories to countless travelers. This mountain train is also the highest open-air cog train in Europe. Cog Rail), the interval between each shift is 24 minutes, and the distance is 9.339 kilometers to the landscape platform on the mountain. Along the lush meadows and forests of the Alps, rugged valleys and lakes, through bridges, tunnels and tunnels, until you reach the majestic Matterhorn.

The famous swiss triangle chocolate is from Matterhorn

The climbing height of the Gonagrat mountaineering train is two hundredths of a thousand, allowing you to easily climb the height of 1,469 meters in the beautiful scenery. It is a very pleasant experience to take the Gonagrat mountain train in summer. The grass outside the window is covered with a variety of special flowers from the Alps. It is dotted with a landscape painting. The special aroma attracts many butterflies and is spread from time to time in the valley. The sound of the cow bell is crisp, accompanied by the appearance of the Matterhorn, and the surprise along the way. Refreshing
The Gona Gortra mountaineering train takes about 30 minutes to reach the Kuranga Glat Hostel in the terminal and is the highest hotel in Switzerland, where you can enjoy spectacular views. The Gonna Gorat mountaineering train is suitable for all kinds of activities, whether you are walking, hiking or cycling, you can enjoy the purest nature. In the summer, the Riffelsee is crystal clear and reflects the Matterhorn, making you linger.
On the Gonna Gorat Observation Deck, you can admire 29 majestic peaks over 4,000 meters, including the highest peak of the Dufour, and the most famous Matterhorn, in the observation deck surrounded by mountains, let you Just like being in paradise. Come here to get up early to watch the sunrise of Matterhorn or experience the wonderful feeling of skiing in the moonlight. From the snow-capped mountains between the peaks of Mount Rosa and Matterhorn, you can overlook many glaciers, especially the second longest Gaona glaciers in the Alps. Get off at Riefelberg in winter, follow the trail to the glacial garden, get off at Rottenboden, experience the activity of crossing the glaciers, find the source of the glaciers, and all the way to the Rosa Hill hut above the glaciers, feel the purity Polluted nature.

You can book directly from G2rail.

Gonagrat Mountain Train (Zermatt – Gornergrat)

Centovalli Railway

The scenic route runs through Centovalli (meaning “100 valleys” in Italian) and shows another Swiss: rock canyons, quaint stone villages and many waterfalls. This train is either a day trip or a good trip from southwestern Switzerland (Geneva, Montreux, Zermatt) to southeastern Switzerland (Lokano, Lugano, St. Moritz).

The Centovalli train runs between the Italian town of Domodossola and Locarno in Ticino, Switzerland. It passes through 83 bridges, 31 tunnels and many waterfalls, traversing the narrow valleys of the area.

There are two types of trains on this route. The most attractive is the panoramic window trapezoidal Treno Panoramico Vigezzo Vision. In addition, there is a more standard train called Centovalli Express. Both trains are slow, but can have a pleasant experience, absorbing the scenery and taking pictures.

If you are on the Treno Panoramico Vigezzo Vision, there is a special seat in the first train compartment next to the driver. Great for photographers and videographers! The train also offers catering services for snacks and drinks.

Centovalli Railway driver seat view

Centovalli Railway Routes

You can search from www.G2Rail.com by typing Centovalli Railway, stations will prompt.

Centovalli Railway (Zweisimmen – Brig)

Pilatus Cogwheel Rail

Pilatus Mountain Gear Train is the steepest gear train in the world

Gears and tracks of the Pilatus mountain gear train

The Pilatus Railway (German: Pilatusbahn, PB) is a mountain railway in Switzerland. It is the steepest railway track in the world with a maximum slope of 48% and an average slope of 35%. The route, from Alpnachstad on Lake Lucerne to an end near the top of the Esel summit in Pilatus, is 2,073 meters (6,801 feet) above sea level, making it the highest railway in Obwalden.

Pilatus Cogwheel Rail Routes

Globi-Express

Globi Family Cart

Inside of Globi Express

On the central railway in Switzerland, it is hard not to be attracted by the train with the Globi cartoon image. The picture of Gruby jumping in the Swiss lakes and mountains and the Alps is exciting. Designed by Ruby’s family and travelers.

The Globi Express is a new route from Lucerne to Engelberg, and the Swiss Railways and the Swiss Press in Switzerland have collaborated to create this new design. The carriage has been transformed into a red and black lattice with the image of Gruby, and with the deep blue seats of the Swiss Railway, there is a illusion that birds are everywhere.

The books about Grubi in the carriage can be found at any time. Many pictures related to Gruby between Lucerne and Engelberg have become classic events held in different seasons. Children can follow it to start a period of adventure. . In order to be more interactive, the train also designed a lot of small questions related to the picture. Just answer 4 of the correct 6 answers and get a beautiful gift after arriving at Engelberg. Thanks to the addition of Gruby, the atmosphere of the entire car became more intense and the journey became short in games and joy.

Main Stations & International Airports

Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Geneva Airport (GVA) are connected to the Swiss railway system. The train will take you to your destination and have enough space to put your luggage. Zurich HB (Zurich Main Station, Zürich HB) is about 10 minutes from Zurich Airport (ZRH). Geneva Airport (GVA) is about 5 minutes from Geneva’s Geneve Gare Cornavin.

Main Stations

All of the following stations are home to the shopping centre, offering a wide range of products, food, beverages and services. All major train stations are equipped with ATMs, luggage service, lost and found services, free WiFi and more.

To find out more about the major train stations in Switzerland, the platform and the real-time late information, you can click on the station details page below.

Basel SBB Online Live Departure Board

Zürich HB/Zürich Hauptbahnhof

Zürich HB (HB refers to Hauptbahnhof – the main station) is Switzerland’s largest and busiest railway station and the main railway hub. It provides direct connections to various cities in Switzerland and connections to neighbouring European countries. Such as Italy, Germany, France, Austria.

Genève-Cornavin

The largest railway station in the French-speaking part of Switzerland Located in the heart of Geneva. It operates many domestic trains as well as high-speed trains to France and neighboring countries. It is about 5 minutes from Geneva Airport.

Geneve Gare Cornavin It is mainly sent to all parts of Switzerland and international trains such as Milan, Barcelona and Paris. From Geneva, you can go to Lausanne for 60 km or Lyon for 167 km. The 7-hour shuttle bus departs Geneva Airport, the journey takes 7 minutes, and the number of trips is tpg 5. Line 10 The tram connection is line 14.15.18.

Basel SBB

Basel SBB is the busiest international border station in Europe. Provides connectivity to all major Swiss and European cities. The three stations operated by the Swiss Railways (SBB), the French Railways (SNFC) and the German Railways (DB) are located in the city centre. From these stations (Zurich, Basel, Geneva), you can find direct trains and connecting trains in almost all European metropolises.

Chur

The main railway station in the capital of Graubuenden and the most important railway station on the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) railway network. The Chur train station (German: Bahnhof Chur) serves the town of Chur, the capital of the Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Built in 1858, it is the most important railway hub in Graubünden. The station is the terminal station of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) standard rail bus in Zurich and one of the most important stations on the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) meter network.

Bern Hbf

Bern is the capital of Switzerland. Bern Hbf is managed by the Swiss Federal Railways. There is a shuttle bus from the station to the Bern railway station. The TGV Lyria high-speed train and ICE also pass the station. The station is located on the Mittellandlinie and Lötschberg lines. The city of Bern is located on the Swiss Federal Railway network of Geneva, Basel and Zurich. Every hour, two trains (Intercity) arrive in Bern from the above cities. In addition, there are express trains to other cities every hour, such as Interlaken and Lucerne.

Interlaken Ost

The main purpose of Interlaken Ost is to become a transfer station between the main train and two independent railways.

• Zentralbahn(ZB)
• Berner Oberland Bahn(BOB)

Luzern

Luzern(also known as Lucerne, Luzern, Lucerne) is an important station of the Swiss railway network, located on the south side of Lake Lucerne in the city centre of Lucerne, Lucerne, and is the terminal for some domestic and international rail traffic. Lucerne Train Station is also the starting point for the famous Swiss landscape train, the Golden Pass Train, so it is very convenient to travel from Lucerne to other cities in Switzerland via the Swiss Federal Railway. Trains run from Olten and Zurich Airport to Lucerne every hour, and trains from Zurich to Lucerne every half an hour. There is a direct train from Berne, Switzerland, to Lucerne every hour.

Zermatt

Zermatt is located at the foot of the Matterhorn and its tourism development is closely linked to the Matterhorn, one of the most famous mountains in the world. This resort is car-free, making it a good place to retain its original look and offer unlimited possibilities for your sightseeing.

Zermatt is located at the foot of the Matterhorn, which is in the midst of a huge hiking and skiing network. This unique location makes it one of the most famous resorts in the world. The ski area of ​​Zermatt has 54 mountain ropeways and cable cars and over 300 km of ski runs. Known as the Matterhorn glacier paradise, the area is the largest and highest summer ski area in the world.

Ski teams in many countries are trained here in the summer. In the eyes of mountaineers, the Zermatt region is legendary: from Mont Blanc to Zermatt, it is an internationally challenging hiking route that takes a few days to complete. The mountaineering route, which is more than 400 kilometers long, needs to cross the entire Mattertal, including a business road that goes back to the thirteenth century.

It is a meter-rail station that serves the car-free mountaineering and ski resorts of Zermatt in the Valais, Switzerland. It is the southern end of BVZ Zermatt-Bahn (BVZ), which connects the standard specification lines of Zermatt and Visp (served by SBB-CFF-FFS) and Brig (served by SBB-CFF-FFS and BLS AG). Zermatt, at an altitude of 1620 meters, is close to Italy and just a stone’s throw from France. This Swiss town is famous for skiing and hiking in winter. Around it, the mountains are surrounded. First of all, you can take the cable car to the Sunnegga Paradise ski area (3103 m), where the sunny weather always comes. Second, you can also take the train to Gornegrat (3089 m). The summit of the Riffelalp station has a range of facilities for entertainment, dining and shopping. Of course, you can also go to the Klein Matterhorn and the Schwazsee region in the north of Zermatt. In short, in Zermatt, the fresh air and beautiful scenery will surely make you linger, and it is worthwhile.

Chiasso

The Chiasso train station (Italian: Stazione di Chiasso) is a station owned by the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB-CFF-FFS). It serves the city of Chiasso in Ticino, Switzerland, and is also the border station between Switzerland and Italy.

The station is the southern end of the Gotthard Railway (owned and operated by the Swiss Federal Railways) and the northern end of the Milan-Chiasso railway (owned by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana and operated by Trenitalia). It is only a few meters from the border and is separated from the city of Como by the double-decker railway tunnel of Monte Olimpino.

Winter

In winter, three snow-capped ski areas: Sunnegga-Rothorn, Gornergrat-Stockhorn and Schwarzsee-Matthorn Glacier The Schwarzsee and Matterhorn glacier paradise offers a total of 300 km of ski runs. Skiers and freestylers can exercise their skiing skills at the Zermatt Ski Park, and many Olympic level players also train here.

From the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise or Theodulpass, you can cross the border into the Breuil-Cervinia and Valtournenche ski areas in Italy. For those who want to find different experiences, you can try gliding kites or skiing off the ski slopes under the guidance of experienced mountain guides.

Summer

Hiking, cycling, climbing and mountain excursions are popular activities in summer and autumn. Every year, the peak of four kilometers attracts many alpine climbing experts. The 400-kilometer hiking trail allows visitors who are not climbing to enjoy the scenery around.

The open-air cog train route provides passenger services between Zermatt and Gornergrat, which is up to 3,089 meters. Standing on the summit you can see spectacular views of the Matterhorn, the glaciers and the Monte-Rosa massif.

The highest point of view in Europe is at 3,883 meters above sea level, where visitors can take the cable car to enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful Matterhorn (4,478 meters) and the Swiss peaks of Switzerland, Italy and France. At fifteen meters below the ice, there is a magical glacial palace. There are six-line ski lifts and cable cars for passengers to choose from and climb to the top of the hill to admire the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. The ski slopes on the Theodul Glacier are the highest summer ski resorts in the Alps.

Family

The Zermatt-Matt Hongfeng Family Resort also has a child care service throughout the year. There, visitors can see the resort mascot “Wolli” everywhere. “Wool” sheep will meet the tourists on the theme trail of the resort, while children under the age of nine can ski free in the ski area. In addition, you can find the ice rink in the ski area and visit the cheese factory and the climbing wall hall. You can also take a dip in the crystal clear mountain lakes; further, you can have fun in the Forest Fun Park.

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