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.

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

EVERY SEASON in Switzerland is a good season, but this three-day itinerary, focusing on dynamic cities and the rail routes between them, is optimal for long spring and summer days. You can align with ...

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 ...

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

Over nine days, my daughter and I traveled across Switzerland by train, starting in Geneva and making our way east through storybook mountain towns, sparkling lakes, and more jaw-dropping views than I ...

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 ...

High in the Swiss Alps, St Moritz made its name as a place for pushing the boundaries of winter sport. By the time it hosted the second Winter Olympics Games in 1928 its reputation as a playground for ...