{"id":268617,"date":"2026-06-23T18:03:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/?p=268617"},"modified":"2026-06-24T07:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T05:16:23","slug":"switzerland-trains-scenic-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Switzerland Trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express &#038; More + 2026 Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trip to Switzerland, you probably already know that Switzerland&#8217;s trains run with legendary precision. What you might not realise, though, is that <strong>the train ride itself is often the single biggest highlight of the whole holiday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panoramic trains with vast glass roofs whisk you over Alpine passes, past glaciers and across iconic viaducts that will genuinely take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent dozens of hours poring over timetables, passes and 2026 prices so I could put together this detailed guide for you. Switzerland is not a cheap destination, and <strong>choosing the right ticket or knowing a few local tricks can save you hundreds of pounds<\/strong>. Since robbing a bank for a glacier view probably isn&#8217;t on your itinerary either, here&#8217;s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d55097&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d55097\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b.png\" alt=\"Summary\" class=\"wp-image-238438\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b.png 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-700x525.png 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-160x120.png 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-696x522.png 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/shrnuti-58486c2b-1392x1044.png 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Guillaume Guersan \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#TLDR\" >TL;DR<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#8_things_you_need_to_know_about_Switzerlands_panoramic_trains\" >8 things you need to know about Switzerland&#8217;s panoramic trains<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#1_The_Glacier_Express_and_its_astronomical_prices\" >1. The Glacier Express and its astronomical prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#2_The_regional-train_hack_for_savvy_travellers\" >2. The regional-train hack for savvy travellers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#3_The_Bernina_Express_and_its_iconic_viaducts\" >3. The Bernina Express and its iconic viaducts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#4_The_engineering_marvel_called_the_GoldenPass_Express\" >4. The engineering marvel called the GoldenPass Express<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#5_Lakeside_romance_on_the_Gotthard_Panorama_Express\" >5. Lakeside romance on the Gotthard Panorama Express<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#6_More_scenic_gems_worth_considering\" >6. More scenic gems worth considering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#7_Swiss_Travel_Pass_vs_Half_Fare_Card\" >7. Swiss Travel Pass vs. Half Fare Card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Where_to_stay\" >Where to stay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Strategic_hotels_along_the_route\" >Strategic hotels along the route<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Where_to_eat_on_the_go\" >Where to eat on the go<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Supermarkets_are_your_best_friends\" >Supermarkets are your best friends<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#The_ultimate_7-day_train_loop\" >The ultimate 7-day train loop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Practical_summary_and_ballpark_prices\" >Practical summary and ballpark prices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Where_to_next\" >Where to next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#How_much_does_a_ride_on_the_Glacier_Express_cost\" >How much does a ride on the Glacier Express cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Is_the_Swiss_Travel_Pass_Worth_Buying\" >Is the Swiss Travel Pass Worth Buying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Do_I_need_to_book_the_Bernina_Express_in_advance\" >Do I need to book the Bernina Express in advance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Which_train_is_better_the_Glacier_or_Bernina_Express\" >Which train is better, the Glacier or Bernina Express?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Can_you_get_vegetarian_food_on_Swiss_trains\" >Can you get vegetarian food on Swiss trains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_book_seats\" >When is the best time to book seats?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-trains-scenic-guide\/#Do_panoramic_trains_have_any_operational_breaks\" >Do panoramic trains have any operational breaks?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  <strong>The Glacier Express got pricier in 2026.<\/strong> A base second-class ticket costs 159 CHF (around \u00a3140), and on top of that you must pay a mandatory 54 CHF seat reservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>You can skip the surcharges.<\/strong> Regular regional trains run the same route beneath the glaciers, with no compulsory seat bookings, and you can even open a window for perfect photos.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The Bernina Express is the only UNESCO-listed line.<\/strong> This route takes you across the famous Brusio circular viaduct and all the way to Tirano in Italy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The Swiss Travel Pass is the safe bet.<\/strong> For a week-long train loop, the 8-day version at 439 CHF works out best, covering trains, boats and entry to hundreds of museums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>The Gotthard Panorama Express requires first class.<\/strong> It combines a historic paddle steamer with a panoramic train, but expect a bigger spend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  <strong>Food from Coop is a survival essential.<\/strong> Dining-car prices are astronomical, so most travellers bring their own supplies from the supermarket on board.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d55574&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d55574\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1466\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima.jpg\" alt=\"Red Gornergrat mountain train in the sun above a snowy landscape\" class=\"wp-image-242593\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/panoramaticky-vlak-gornergrat-zima-1920x1279.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_things_you_need_to_know_about_Switzerlands_panoramic_trains\"><\/span>8 things you need to know about Switzerland&#8217;s panoramic trains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling on Switzerland&#8217;s trains comes with its own clear rules and quirks. At first glance it looks like all you have to do is turn up at the station, buy a ticket and hop on, but the premium panoramic lines work a little differently. Different reservation systems, dynamic pricing and seasonal closures can really catch out an inexperienced traveller. Especially when you factor in those local prices, which leave no room for a planning mistake. For more detail on the regions, you can always check the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MySwitzerland<\/a> portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily it&#8217;s no rocket science once you grasp a few basic principles. I&#8217;ve put together an overview of the most important points to help you save time, money and your sanity. From buying seat reservations at exactly the right moment to picking the best side of the carriage for top photos. Let&#8217;s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d559a9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d559a9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1466\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt.jpg\" alt=\"Glacier Express on the Landwasser Viaduct in winter\" class=\"wp-image-242410\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/glacier-express-landwasser-viadukt-1920x1279.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Kabelleger \/ David Gubler \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Glacier_Express_and_its_astronomical_prices\"><\/span>1. The Glacier Express and its astronomical prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Glacier Express proudly holds the title of the slowest express train in the world. It covers the route between Zermatt and St. Moritz in roughly eight hours, during which you&#8217;ll <strong>cross 291 bridges and pass through 91 tunnels<\/strong>. The highlight of the journey is crossing the Oberalp Pass at over two thousand metres, plus the breathtaking Rhine Gorge (Ruinaulta), often nicknamed the Swiss Grand Canyon. The train has enormous panoramic windows that wrap right up into the roof, so nothing of the Alpine peaks escapes you. Zermatt itself, incidentally, is an idyllic car-free village reachable only by train, which gives the very start of the journey an incredible sense of magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2026 prices, however, are not for the faint-hearted. <strong>A second-class ticket starts at 159 CHF<\/strong>, while first class costs 272 CHF. On top of that, absolutely every passenger has to pay a <strong>mandatory seat reservation of 54 CHF<\/strong>. This reservation isn&#8217;t covered by any travel pass, so you&#8217;ll always pay it. Reservations open exactly 93 days in advance, and I&#8217;d recommend buying them the moment they&#8217;re available, because summer slots vanish at lightning speed. Always double-check current conditions on the official site <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glacierexpress.ch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">glacierexpress.ch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you fancy maximum luxury, there&#8217;s the so-called Excellence Class. For a reservation fee of 540 CHF you get a guaranteed window seat, a five-course menu with wines and a personal concierge. Mere mortals can order a three-course meal delivered to their seat for 49 CHF. Here&#8217;s some good news for non-meat-eaters too: <strong>the vegetarian and vegan menu options tend to be cheaper<\/strong> and travellers rate them highly. Don&#8217;t forget that the train has an annual autumn break and doesn&#8217;t run at all between 11 October and 4 December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: When travelling from Zermatt to St. Moritz, <strong>try to sit on the right-hand side of the train<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll get a better view of the Matter Vispa valley and the Rhine Gorge. The train changes direction in Chur, though, so the sides swap halfway through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_regional-train_hack_for_savvy_travellers\"><\/span>2. The regional-train hack for savvy travellers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Travel forums regularly host a heated debate in which even the Swiss themselves claim the Glacier Express is slightly overrated. After all, you can <strong>do the entire famous route on regular regional trains without any surcharges<\/strong>. These MGB and RhB services run hourly and are fully covered by the Swiss Travel Pass or a classic Interrail pass. You don&#8217;t have to pay the 54 CHF reservation, and you can travel far more spontaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, it comes with a few quirks. You&#8217;ll need to change trains around four times (typically at Visp, Andermatt, Disentis and Reichenau), which stretches the total journey to roughly eight hours and twenty minutes. For many people, though, that&#8217;s a plus. <strong>You can break up the trip, hop off at the Oberalp Pass<\/strong>, grab a coffee and carry on with the next service. The panoramic express basically locks you into one carriage for a full eight hours. The connections also run with legendary precision and often arrive on the same platform, so you might only need a couple of minutes to switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographers absolutely love this trick. The panoramic windows on the pricey express can&#8217;t be opened, and in summer they create uncomfortable heat. On top of that, everything reflects in the curved glass. <strong>Regular regional trains have classic drop-down windows<\/strong> that let you take perfectly clear, reflection-free shots. So if you&#8217;re on a tighter budget or you&#8217;re mainly there to chase the perfect photo, the regular services are a brilliant choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d56109&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d56109\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338.jpg\" alt=\"Bernina Express and its iconic viaducts\" class=\"wp-image-238461\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/bernina-express-a-ikonicke-viadukty-4d016338-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: ILOVESwitzerland \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Bernina_Express_and_its_iconic_viaducts\"><\/span>3. The Bernina Express and its iconic viaducts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Glacier Express is the most famous, many people reckon the Bernina Express is the most beautiful of them all. It&#8217;s the only railway line in the world (alongside India&#8217;s mountain railway and Austria&#8217;s Semmering line) to make it onto the <strong>UNESCO World Heritage list<\/strong>. The route, connecting Chur or St. Moritz with the little Italian town of Tirano, takes you across 196 bridges. You&#8217;ll see the stunning Pal\u00fc Glacier, the turquoise Lago Bianco lake, and the train climbs all the way up to 2,253 metres above sea level\u2014all without using a rack-and-pinion system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest draw for tourists is the famous Landwasser Viaduct and the incredible <strong>circular spiral at the village of Brusio<\/strong>, where the train passes beneath itself. A second-class ticket from Chur to Tirano starts at 96 CHF. Once again, you&#8217;ll need to add a reservation for the glass panoramic carriages. For 2026 that works out at 40 to 44 CHF depending on the season. Reservations open a full 365 days in advance. Feel free to book them the moment you&#8217;ve sorted your accommodation. You&#8217;ll find the link for official purchases on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhb.ch\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rhb.ch<\/a>. The train runs year-round; just watch out for the planned closure between 29 October and 13 November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The local-services trick works on this line too. <strong>The hourly Allegra trains run on the very same tracks<\/strong> with no surcharge at all. They have opening windows and let you hop off at, say, Alp Gr\u00fcm station, where you&#8217;ll find a terrace with a stunning glacier view. If you go the whole way to Italy, you can also use the connecting Bernina Express Bus. It carries you along Lake Como from Tirano all the way to Lugano in Switzerland\u2014ideal for building a complete loop without backtracking on the same route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: When heading south towards Tirano, <strong>sit on the right-hand side<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll get a much better view of the Brusio spiral, Lago Bianco and the Landwasser Viaduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d56820&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d56820\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1650\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux.jpg\" alt=\"GoldenPass panoramic train in Montreux\" class=\"wp-image-242413\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-1392x1044.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/goldenpass-express-montreux-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Remontees \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_engineering_marvel_called_the_GoldenPass_Express\"><\/span>4. The engineering marvel called the GoldenPass Express<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The GoldenPass Express, linking Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva with Alpine Interlaken, is a global rarity. The train can actually <strong>change its track gauge while running at full speed<\/strong>. Part of the route runs on a narrow-gauge line, and at Zweisimmen station it adapts to standard gauge in just a few minutes. For passengers it means huge convenience: you board once and simply gaze out of the window for three hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route is visually gorgeous. You start out among the terraced vineyards above Lake Geneva, pass through the luxury resort of Gstaad and descend through the Simmental valley down to Lake Thun. Interlaken, meanwhile, is the unofficial capital of Swiss adrenaline, so the final destination alone offers plenty of options for further excursions. <strong>A base second-class ticket comes to around 56 CHF<\/strong> and the recommended seat reservation costs another 20 CHF. Trains run roughly four times a day, and it&#8217;s always best to verify the current timetable and exact prices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpx.swiss\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">gpx.swiss<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For true connoisseurs, this service offers the so-called Prestige Class. It&#8217;s a raised cabin at the ends of the train with <strong>just 18 heated leather armchairs<\/strong>. The seats can rotate 180 degrees, so you always face the direction of travel and get a driver&#8217;s-eye view. This experience requires a first-class ticket and a special mandatory reservation of 49 CHF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d56e74&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d56e74\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1466\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee.jpg\" alt=\"Historic paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne in front of Lucerne\" class=\"wp-image-242415\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gotthard-parnik-vierwaldstattersee-1920x1279.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: JoachimKohler-HB \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Lakeside_romance_on_the_Gotthard_Panorama_Express\"><\/span>5. Lakeside romance on the Gotthard Panorama Express<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This experience combines two different modes of transport, and honestly, this combo trip has real charm. The journey begins in Lucerne, where you <strong>board a historic paddle steamer<\/strong>. For nearly three hours you cruise across the beautiful Lake Lucerne to the port of Fl\u00fcelen. There, a panoramic train is already waiting to carry you along the old Gotthard mountain line down to sunny Lugano in the south of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The train section is famous for its spiral tunnels near the village of Wassen. Thanks to an ingenious loop system, you&#8217;ll <strong>see the local Baroque church from three different heights<\/strong> and <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Angles Fashion\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/angles-fashion\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">angles<\/a>. The train doesn&#8217;t use the modern base tunnel beneath the Alps, so you get to enjoy good old-fashioned mountain railway in full glory. The whole excursion takes around five and a half hours and only operates in season, specifically from 18 April to 18 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This premium experience comes with one key catch. <strong>The train section operates exclusively with first-class carriages<\/strong>. A combined boat-and-train ticket costs 164 CHF, and you&#8217;ll have to add a mandatory 24 CHF supplement. If you hold a second-class Swiss Travel Pass, you&#8217;ll need to pay to upgrade to the higher class. A free alternative is the regular InterRegio services, which run the same old line, just without the glass roofs and without the need to pay for premium first class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d573de&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d573de\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1457\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn.jpg\" alt=\"The Gornergrat rack railway climbing towards the summit of the Matterhorn\" class=\"wp-image-242594\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-700x464.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-2048x1356.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-696x461.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-1392x922.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/gornergrat-bahn-matterhorn-1920x1272.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_More_scenic_gems_worth_considering\"><\/span>6. More scenic gems worth considering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Switzerland isn&#8217;t just about the three most famous expresses. If you have less time, definitely add some shorter routes to your plan. A great example is the <strong>Lucerne\u2013Interlaken Express<\/strong>, which crosses the Br\u00fcnig Pass. In roughly two hours you&#8217;ll pass five gorgeous lakes, including the incredibly turquoise Lake Lungern. This train requires no compulsory reservation and runs every hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another insider tip is the Centovalli railway, the valley of a hundred valleys. It links Locarno in Switzerland with Domodossola in Italy and, over 52 kilometres, <strong>crosses 83 viaducts and bridges through wild scenery<\/strong>. A second-class ticket comes to a very pleasant 47 CHF. This route works as an ingenious shortcut if you want to travel from the southern canton of Ticino towards the Matterhorn without having to loop around half of Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We mustn&#8217;t forget the famous mountain railways either. From Interlaken you can head up to Jungfraujoch, the so-called Top of Europe, home to the <strong>highest railway station in Europe at 3,454 metres<\/strong>. From Zermatt, it&#8217;s well worth trying the Gornergrat rack railway, which carries you for 132 CHF (in summer season) right up in front of the majestic Matterhorn. 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Has a fantastic location directly opposite the train station and lightning-fast access to the Gornergrat cogwheel railway.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-meta\">\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span>\n        <span class=\"lk-stay-price\">Check prices<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-cta\">\n        <svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M18 13v6a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V8a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h6\"\/><polyline points=\"15 3 21 3 21 9\"\/><line x1=\"10\" y1=\"14\" x2=\"21\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg>\n        Check availability\n      <\/span>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a class=\"lk-stay-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&#038;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&#038;campaign=svycarskovlakem&#038;address=%C5%A0v%C3%BDcarsko&#038;hotelname=Hotel+Schweizerhof+Bern&#038;search=Hotel+Schweizerhof+Bern&#038;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\n      <span class=\"lk-stay-badge badge-nature\">\ud83c\udfe8 Hotel<\/span>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-name\">Hotel Schweizerhof Bern<\/div>\n      <div class=\"lk-stay-desc\">Elegant hotel in the capital city of Bern offering enormous comfort right in the center of the action and within walking distance of the main train terminals. 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Swiss Travel Pass vs. Half Fare Card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is probably the most important section if you don&#8217;t want to go bankrupt in Switzerland. Standard point-to-point tickets are extremely expensive, which is why the vast majority of tourists use discount cards. <strong>The most popular by far is the Swiss Travel Pass (STP)<\/strong>. It works like a magic wand. You buy it for a set number of days (for example 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15) and then simply hop freely onto any train, boat or city public transport. As a bonus, it gets you free entry to more than 500 Swiss museums, so anyone planning cultural stops is well on their way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a classic country-wide train loop, <strong>the 8-day version at 439 CHF<\/strong> (second class) works out best. With this pass you have all the panoramic expresses covered, and you only top up that seat reservation fee. The pass also works on plenty of city buses, trams and selected cable cars. If you&#8217;re travelling with children under 16, just request a free Swiss Family Card and your little ones travel with you completely free the whole time. You&#8217;ll find all the pass options laid out clearly on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbb.ch\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sbb.ch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second option is the <strong>Half <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Fare<\/a> Card at 150 CHF, valid for one month<\/strong>. This card gives you a 50% discount on all tickets. It&#8217;s better suited to those who are heading to one place, want to do walking trips there and will only take the train a handful of times. A clever combination is to buy the Half <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Fare<\/a> Card and hunt for so-called Saver Day Passes. These all-day network tickets have dynamic pricing, and with the half-<a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Fare Bare - d\u011btsk\u00e9 barefoot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/fare-bare-detske-barefoot\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">fare<\/a> card you can snap them up from as little as 29 CHF when booking far in advance. It does, however, require precise planning a month ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d5809d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d5809d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1201\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e.jpg\" alt=\"Where to stay\" class=\"wp-image-238466\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-ubytovat-d69e727e-1392x1045.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Melike B \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay\"><\/span>Where to stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\ud83d\udca1 Tip for accommodation and experiences: We like to look for places to stay on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Booking.com\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/booking-com\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Booking.com<\/a>, where the cancellation terms tend to be the best. For tickets, tours and activities, it&#8217;s worth comparing and booking through <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right place to stay along Switzerland&#8217;s railways can either make your holiday wonderfully smooth or seriously complicate it. There&#8217;s nothing worse than arriving after a full day of train travel with changes only to discover your hotel lies another half-hour up a steep Alpine hill. That&#8217;s why I always advise focusing primarily on locations right next to train stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although accommodation in Switzerland ranks among the pricier options in Europe, with a little planning you&#8217;ll find great spots. Here are a few tips for strategically located hotels that will simplify the logistics of your whole trip and save you lugging suitcases around.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d587c1&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d587c1\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98.jpg\" alt=\"Strategically located hotels along the route\" class=\"wp-image-238467\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/strategicke-hotely-na-trase-567a0b98-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Jean-Paul Wettstein \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_hotels_along_the_route\"><\/span>Strategic hotels along the route<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned in earlier tips, in Zermatt consider the legendary Hotel Bahnhof. It sits literally a few steps from the platform and offers both classic rooms and cheaper shared accommodation that budget travellers will appreciate. Plus, it gives you lightning-fast access to the Gornergrat rack railway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re starting or finishing in Zurich, or making a change in Lucerne, you might look at the Schweizerhof chain. Whether it&#8217;s the Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern or the elegant Hotel Schweizerhof Bern, both offer enormous comfort right in the heart of the action and within walking distance of the main train terminals. It&#8217;s a slightly higher standard, but for that flawless, worry-free Swiss experience it&#8217;s well worth considering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d58cc7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d58cc7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1065\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c.jpg\" alt=\"Where to eat on the go\" class=\"wp-image-238468\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kde-se-najist-na-cestach-ad8dc95c-1392x927.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Markus Buetler \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_eat_on_the_go\"><\/span>Where to eat on the go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Swiss cuisine tempts you with cheese fondue, r\u00f6sti and perfect chocolate. However, eating three meals a day in a proper restaurant means your holiday budget will probably be in tears after just a few days. A regular dinner for one can easily set you back 30 to 40 francs, and that&#8217;s before you even splash out on drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When travelling on the panoramic trains, time is often against you too. Rather than hunting for a free table in a mountain hut in the middle of the day, it pays to think ahead and do what the locals do as a matter of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a3b8d8d591e0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a3b8d8d591e0\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4.jpg\" alt=\"Supermarkets are your best friends\" class=\"wp-image-238469\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/supermarkety-jsou-vasi-nejlepsi-pratele-7d721ae4-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ilia Bronskiy \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supermarkets_are_your_best_friends\"><\/span>Supermarkets are your best friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best lifeline is the Coop and Migros supermarket chains, which you&#8217;ll find at virtually every larger train station. Don&#8217;t expect ordinary shops full of dry ready-meals, though. They tend to be stocked with fantastic self-service counters offering fresh salads, hot sandwiches and a varied range of fresh baked goods. Grab exactly what you fancy, add a pack of local cheese and your lunch is sorted for a fraction of the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating your own supplies on the trains is completely accepted and normal in Switzerland. So you can enjoy fresh, crusty bread and cheese with a view of the majestic Alps right from the window of a regional train, without having to suffer the astronomical dining-car prices. Many larger stations also offer microwaves to heat up food bought right there in the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ultimate_7-day_train_loop\"><\/span>The ultimate 7-day train loop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining all these railway wonders into a single holiday is far from sci-fi. You can follow the route officially known as the Grand Train Tour. Start your journey in Zurich, from where a regular train takes you to historic Lucerne on the lakeside. Here I&#8217;d recommend an overnight stay at the beautiful <strong>Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern<\/strong>, which you&#8217;ll find just a short walk from the water. The following day, use the boat and the Gotthard Panorama Express to head to the sunny south, to Lugano.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the third day, hop on the Bernina Express Bus along Italy&#8217;s Lake Como to Tirano, and in the afternoon enjoy the iconic Bernina Express all the way to St. Moritz. In the morning the famous Glacier Express awaits, carrying you on a full eight-hour day&#8217;s journey down to the foot of the Matterhorn. In Zermatt, the <strong>Hotel Bahnhof<\/strong> is a great choice, fantastically located right opposite the station. Staying right by the station is no accident: trains run early and late here, and the last thing you want is to drag suitcases across half a car-free town. Better to book your hotels well in advance through Booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a day spent beneath the Matterhorn, descend into the valley and in Montreux hop on the revolutionary GoldenPass Express towards Interlaken. From there it&#8217;s just a short hop to the capital, Bern, where you can stay at the elegant <strong>Hotel Schweizerhof Bern<\/strong> right by the platforms. On the final day, all that awaits is an easy transfer back to Zurich Airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Download the SBB Mobile app to your phone. It shows you delays, platform numbers and how busy the trains are. And remember the oldest golden rule of travelling in Switzerland: dining cars are pricey, so <strong>pop into a Coop or Migros supermarket before your journey<\/strong>. Stock up on fresh bread, local cheeses and salads. If you want completely hassle-free travel and don&#8217;t fancy planning every detail, take a look at the complete packages and tours via the text link to <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"GetYourGuide\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/getyourguide\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">GetYourGuide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_summary_and_ballpark_prices\"><\/span>Practical summary and ballpark prices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the table below you&#8217;ll find a summary of second-class prices for the main 2026 season. Please note that these are ticket prices without discount cards. If you hold a Swiss Travel Pass, you only pay the &#8220;Reservation&#8221; column.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Train<\/th><th>Route<\/th><th>2nd-class price<\/th><th>Reservation<\/th><th>Season<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><td>:&#8212;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Glacier Express<\/strong><\/td><td>Zermatt \u2013 St. Moritz<\/td><td>from 159 CHF<\/td><td>54 CHF<\/td><td>Not running 11 Oct \u2013 4 Dec 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bernina Express<\/strong><\/td><td>Chur \u2013 Tirano<\/td><td>from 96 CHF<\/td><td>40 \u2013 44 CHF<\/td><td>Year-round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GoldenPass Express<\/strong><\/td><td>Montreux \u2013 Interlaken<\/td><td>from 56 CHF<\/td><td>20 CHF<\/td><td>Year-round<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Gotthard Panorama<\/strong><\/td><td>Lucerne \u2013 Lugano<\/td><td>164 CHF (1st class only)<\/td><td>24 CHF<\/td><td>18 Apr \u2013 18 Oct 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Centovalli<\/strong><\/td><td>Locarno \u2013 Domodossola<\/td><td>from 47 CHF<\/td><td>5 CHF (optional)<\/td><td>Year-round<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_next\"><\/span>Where to next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>  Interested in planning a complete stay beneath the Alps? Read our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/switzerland-best-places-visit\/\">Switzerland Holiday: 19 tips on where to go and what to see<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  Planning to stop by Europe&#8217;s most famous mountain? We&#8217;ve got you covered in the guide <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/zermatt-switzerland-things-to-do\/\">Zermatt and the Matterhorn: what to see and do<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  Fancy a look at the capital and its bears? Find out more in <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/bern-switzerland-things-to-do\/\">Bern: what to see in the Swiss capital<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  On the way you mustn&#8217;t miss the gorgeous lake and wooden bridges. Our article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/lucerne-switzerland\/\">Lucerne: 14 tips on what to see<\/a> will help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>  And if the highest heights tempt you, take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/interlaken-switzerland\/\">Interlaken and Jungfraujoch<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781280137000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_ride_on_the_Glacier_Express_cost\"><\/span>How much does a ride on the Glacier Express cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In 2026, a basic second-class ticket costs 159 CHF. On top of that, you absolutely must purchase the mandatory seat reservation for 54 CHF, so in total you&#8217;ll pay roughly 213 CHF (about \u20ac230). If you own a Swiss Travel Pass, you only pay the reservation fee.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781280137001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Swiss_Travel_Pass_Worth_Buying\"><\/span>Is the Swiss Travel Pass Worth Buying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nFor a vacation focused on a train circuit and scenic expresses, it&#8217;s definitely worth it. The eight-day version for 439 CHF will fully cover your tickets for boats, buses, and panoramic trains, where you only pay minor seat reservation fees. Plus, you&#8217;ll get entry to 500 museums.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781280137002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_book_the_Bernina_Express_in_advance\"><\/span>Do I need to book the Bernina Express in advance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>To the panoramic glass-domed coaches, reservations are mandatory and cost from 40 to 44 CHF depending on the season. However, if you want to save money, you can use regular regional trains on the same route. These don&#8217;t require any reservation and offer great openable windows for taking photos.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781280137003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_train_is_better_the_Glacier_or_Bernina_Express\"><\/span>Which train is better, the Glacier or Bernina Express?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The Bernina Express is shorter, cheaper, and is the only one featured on the UNESCO list. Plus, it offers stunning descents all the way to Italy, and passing by the glacier up close is truly breathtaking. The Glacier Express is more of an all-day premium experience with food service right to your seat. For most people with limited time, the Bernina tends to be more attractive.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781280137004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_vegetarian_food_on_Swiss_trains\"><\/span>Can you get vegetarian food on Swiss trains?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, for example, Glacier Express offers a great three-course menu, where you can pre-order a vegetarian or vegan option, which is often even cheaper than the meat option. In regular trains you can get food at the mini-bar, but the safest bet is to buy salads and cheeses at the supermarket beforehand.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781280137005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_book_seats\"><\/span>When is the best time to book seats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nReservations for the Glacier Express open exactly 93 days before departure and disappear at lightning speed in summer. Tickets for the Bernina Express can be purchased up to 365 days in advance. For the luxurious Prestige Class on the GoldenPass Express, I recommend not delaying your purchase and booking it as soon as you know your travel date.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1781280137006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_panoramic_trains_have_any_operational_breaks\"><\/span>Do panoramic trains have any operational breaks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>&#8220;`html<br \/>\nThe Bernina Express and GoldenPass Express run year-round, with the winter landscape having enormous charm. However, the Glacier Express has a regular autumn maintenance break and in 2026 won&#8217;t run between October 11th and December 4th. The Gotthard Panorama Express operates only in the summer season from April to October.<br \/>\n&#8220;`<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heading to Switzerland? Discover the complete guide to its scenic panoramic trains for 2026, with current prices, money-saving pass tips and clever tricks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":238510,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","rank_math_title":"Switzerland Trains: Scenic Routes & 2026 Prices","rank_math_description":"Your 2026 guide to Switzerland trains: Glacier & Bernina Express routes, current prices, pass tips and money-saving hacks. 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