Trains are magical. You sit in a comfortable seat, sip coffee, and watch the world go by. It is better than flying.
Here are the Top 10 Scenic Train Rides in Switzerland and Beyond.
1. The Glacier Express (Switzerland)
Route: Zermatt to St. Moritz
It is the “slowest express train in the world.” It takes 8 hours. It goes over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. The windows go up to the roof. It is breathtaking.
2. The Bernina Express (Switzerland/Italy)
Route: Chur to Tirano
It crosses the Alps without using a gear rack. It spirals down viaducts. You start in glaciers and end under palm trees in Italy.
3. The Flåm Railway (Norway)
Route: Myrdal to Flåm
It is only 20km long, but it is the steepest standard-gauge railway in the world. You go past waterfalls that splash the train.
Kiran’s Take: The Swiss Travel Pass
Switzerland is expensive. But the “Swiss Travel Pass” is a deal.
One ticket gives you unlimited trains, buses, and boats for 3, 4, or 8 days. It also gets you into 500 museums. If you take 2 scenic trains, it pays for itself.
Conclusion
Put down your phone. Look out the window. The world is beautiful.
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