Alpine showstoppers, time-travelling railways and more — explore these lesser-known trips on Europe’s most punctual network.

Few nations nail train travel like the Swiss: an extensive, impeccably run network whisks travellers effortlessly from Alpine peaks to piazza terraces. Here are some of the spots along the way.

I would have complained if I were one of the settlers in Switzerland during the Roman Empire. I would have grumbled that this unconquerable territory was nothing but narrow valleys and cold, ...

I smile as Silvia – our tour leader on Intrepid’s eight-day Best of Switzerland rail trip – guides us confidently through Zurich’s main station, tickets to Lucerne in hand. Though Italian, Silvia now ...

Discover Switzerland’s perfect balance of luxury, adventure, and culture—where every train ride, mountain trail, and lakeside view feels effortlessly extraordinary.

September 2026 – Register for 2026 and we will contact you when confirmed details, including dates and prices, are available. Embark on a journey through the heart of alpine innovation, where ...

Europe’s perfect one-day journey? After travelling through one country and two degrees of latitude, I think I can name it. To find the deepest south point in Switzerland, begin in Italy: ideally, Como ...

The first direct overnight sleeper rail connection between Switzerland and Scandinavia is launching next spring ...

Europe’s night train revival is gaining speed, and Switzerland is stepping up with an exciting new route. Swiss Federal ...