Train journeys to Switzerland – Alps, lakes and panoramic trains
Travel to Switzerland by train from Denmark
With train journeys to Switzerland you can travel all the way from Denmark via Hamburg and Munich or Hamburg and Zurich, before the journey continues further into the Alps. Many choose the route to Zurich, Basel or Geneva as the gateway to the country, from where you can easily continue with regional trains and well-known panoramic trains. We help you plan your train journey to Switzerland, so train connections, transfers and hotels fit together in one clear travel plan, where you avoid driving yourself through the mountains.
Experiences on the journey
A train holiday in Switzerland can combine classic cities, mountain towns and lakes on the same trip. You can start in Zurich or Geneva, continue to lake towns such as Lucerne, Montreux or Interlaken and travel on to mountain areas around Zermatt and St. Moritz. With Switzerland by train you can experience iconic routes such as Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass Lineand Gotthard Panorama Express with large windows and views of peaks, lakes and valleys. The journey can be tailored with extra stops for hiking, city life or quiet days by the lakes.
Flexible routes and tailor-made package holidays
All our train journeys to Switzerland are tailor-made package holidays. You can travel out and back by train, combine high-speed trains, regional trains, panoramic trains and possible night trains, or choose a flight one way and train the other. We adapt the number of stops, journey length, hotel standard and pace, so your train holiday Switzerland suits both couples, families and smaller groups. We gather all tickets, seat reservations and hotels into one solution, so you get a clear travel plan and one point of contact when you are about to travel.
Comfort, scenic trains and Danish travel service
With Switzerland by train the journey itself becomes a major part of the experience. You travel on comfortable trains, with reserved seats and panoramic windows on the most famous routes, so you can enjoy the views in peace and comfort. We plan realistic transfers, choose hotels close to the stations and make sure there is time for breaks between the longer stretches. All the way, you have access to Danish travel service, so you have help if changes occur in the timetable or adjustments are needed along the way.
Experience Switzerland by train on famous routes such as Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Golden Pass Line and Jungfraujoch. Travel through the mountain landscapes of the Alps, past emerald-green lakes and historic cities such as Lucerne, Bern and Zurich. Enjoy panoramic views from comfortable carriages, and experience the world’s most punctual rail system. Train journeys to Switzerland offer everything from UNESCO-protected routes and spectacular bridges to authentic fondue, wine by Lake Geneva and chocolate in Alpine towns. Choose between summer hikes, winter ski resorts or the quieter experiences of spring and autumn – always with Danish travel service and tailor-made package holidays.
Experience the world-famous journey between Zermatt and St. Moritz, known as “the world’s slowest express train”. In 8 hours, you pass 291 bridges, 91 tunnels and iconic mountain landscapes, all from front-row seats in panoramic carriages.
Bernina Express
Take a UNESCO-protected route from Chur in Switzerland to Tirano in Italy. The journey takes you up to 2,253 metres in altitude through dramatic mountain passes, glaciers and charming villages.
Golden Pass Line
From Lucerne to Montreux, the Golden Pass Line offers a journey through green valleys, emerald-green lakes and traditional Swiss villages. Enjoy panoramic views over Lake Lucerne and Lake Brienz.
Jungfraujoch
Climb to Europe’s highest railway station at Jungfraujoch at 3,454 metres in altitude, and experience the breathtaking view of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. An experience that combines nature’s magnificent beauty with Swiss engineering.
Travel times by train:
Zurich-Zermatt: 3.5 hours and the beauty of the Matterhorn and the Alps Glacier Express (St. Moritz-Zermatt): 8 hours and 291 bridges and snow-covered mountain peaks Golden Pass (Lucerne-Montreux): 5 hours with emerald-green lakes and idyllic villages Bernina Express: 4 hours with UNESCO landscapes and mountain passes
Why choose train journeys to Switzerland with Togrejser Europa?
World’s most punctual rail system Panoramic carriages with large windows Danish travel service and assistance Tailor-made package holidays with train and hotel Historic cities: Visit Lucerne, Bern or Zurich, and experience medieval bridges, colourful squares and charming arcades. Local gastronomy: Taste authentic Swiss fondue, try local wines by Lake Geneva, or enjoy freshly made chocolate from small Alpine towns.
