{"id":3994,"date":"2023-01-09T13:02:01","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T13:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/?p=3994"},"modified":"2023-01-09T13:02:01","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T13:02:01","slug":"exploring-the-swiss-alps-by-train-with-your-interrail-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/exploring-the-swiss-alps-by-train-with-your-interrail-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Swiss Alps by train with your Interrail pass"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Swiss Alps by train is simply extraordinary. The best way to see the scenic sights, you can sit back and relax whilst the snow-covered mountains and glistening lakes pass you. Giving you the opportunity to see all of Switzerland\u2019s incredible natural sights, there are several routes you can choose from.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"inter-content-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-3094459625\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>You can even opt for the <a href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/SwitzerlandOneCountry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interrail Switzerland Pass<\/a>, and along the way explore dozens of Switzerland\u2019s cities including <a href=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/how-interrailing-can-help-you-reach-the-ski-slopes\/\">Geneva<\/a>, Bern and Zurich. Whether you opt to explore the Swiss Alps for a long weekend or a week, you\u2019ll have an unforgettable getaway.\u00a0<\/p><p>There are numerous options to choose from with the Interrail Switzerland Pass, including from 3 days within a month for \u20ac195 to 8 days within a month for \u20ac344. Often on people\u2019s bucket lists, the trains throughout the Swiss Alps are some of the best in the world.<\/p><div class=\"inter-content_2\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-1418036938\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7158573474\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><p>There are three main routes that people typically take when travelling through Switzerland to get to Italy, which give you a chance to see the Alps along the way. These are the Simplon, the Gotthard and the Bernina routes. Each is beautiful and unique in its own right, you can choose which route suits your travel plans.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The Simplon will take you from Geneva to Milan and give you some spectacular views of the stunning Lake Maggiore. The second, the Gotthard route, will take you from Zurich to Milan and pass through the iconic Gotthard Tunnel and along the way, you\u2019ll see beautiful lake and mountain views. The third route, the Bernina is arguably the most scenic route of the three, venturing over the Alps. Starting in either St. Moritz or Chur and ending in Tirano, you\u2019ll get views of Lake Como when you reach Italy.&nbsp;<\/p><p>However, there\u2019s no denying that there is one train service and route that\u2019s perhaps the most popular with both tourists and locals visiting the Swiss Alps \u2013 the Glacier Express. And when you read on, you\u2019ll get a taste as to why.&nbsp;<\/p><div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-glacier-express\"><strong>The Glacier Express<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/JO2wuMuCI53CyQfi8OPW3U4saVdL3rK2gjxefXC4_vlW_KwbZv6pO4S13iwXzq8AhwzgChiKry7GwzmDTW3rsdUSes5_fVRO_uDdWCwhlyfX6GSVrIXZDjmv5UjWd6Hu_9kE7rN1EawHOt3gt0AGZWcXALDxLaxTxc86WOH6ztBmp2u6P28230-Z-c37hw\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@christianlue?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Christian Lue<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/lp3ht8q2SEE?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The ultimate way to explore the Swiss Alps by train, the route on the <a href=\"https:\/\/interrailplanner.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-glacier-express-in-switzerland\/\">Glacier Express<\/a> will take you from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Throughout your journey, you\u2019ll pass through 91 tunnels and an incredible 291 bridges and see traditional alpine villages, mountain peaks and more.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Taking 8 hours, you can sit and relax with a cup of hot chocolate in hand and spend your time admiring the picturesque views. Even though it\u2019s not the fastest route, the sights you\u2019ll see along the way will make the journey more than worth it.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Prices<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>152 CHF (\u00a3129) 2nd class for one-way<\/li><li>268 CHF (\u00a3228) 1st class for one-way<\/li><li>Glacier Express Excellence Class &#8211;&nbsp; 420 CHF (\u00a3357)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Reservation fees<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>43 CHF (\u00a336) June \u2013 Sept, one-way<\/li><li>33 CHF (\u00a328) Spring and Autumn&nbsp;<\/li><li>23 CHF (\u00a319) Winter<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-bernina-express\"><strong>The Bernina Express<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/WlxO7onA81JbSmtEXT52hkii2NhwNlcsS7YrXlpNCg_UPWSmF0oc3SHXeAJYNbjmmBIIjEPimMg3VMb3P0yCCLno66ci4IyaPyYhxSkmoOnOBtU46gWjxi9SNhF4f_i3IncoQWnfFbnb4rwhyPAJhsE9hOFYJDFLCriuJq3gTIp5fwzqd0nx9zUXv_AQjg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@cuntrada?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Andreas Stutz<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/WFw303fx_dY?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Even though we have previously mentioned the Bernina above, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rhb.ch\/de\/panoramazuege\/bernina-express\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bernina Express<\/a> train deserves another shout-out. Traversing through the alpine landscapes, it\u2019s no secret that this is a beloved route. It also takes you past Pontresina and ascends through the Bernina Pass, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The Bernina Express reaches a jaw-dropping altitude of 2,253m, and has 196 bridges and 55 tunnels.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Prices<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Zurich to Tirano<\/li><li>92 CHF (\u00a382) in 2nd class&nbsp;<\/li><li>161 CHF (\u00a3143) in 1st class<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Reservation Fees:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>January + February &#8211; 20 CHF (\u00a317)<\/li><li>March, April + May &#8211; 24 CHF (\u00a321)<\/li><li>June, July, August and September &#8211; 26 CHF (\u00a323)<\/li><li>October &#8211; 24 CHF (\u00a321)<\/li><li>November + December &#8211; 20 CHF (\u00a317)<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-goldenpass-express\"><strong>The GoldenPass<\/strong> <strong>Express<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/RmySyLpDC15FBtcwkNb2jJqrMODnvX7U6v4s98cEwO_OEQzWQrmg4v9cNDgy4j3C2gsCeOukbPK5a9ZB_Ijf35-tHhV5QckJ1uXrhA7jQh6Y_WXYEBUxyw6l9qwH1jVR9nfG5ME8R_nu_eIlt3bsRPsGLk5DcUp8UUuLhzpgxh2niCRxpUTMdtCCXVfbsQ\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure><p>Ending or starting in Lucerne, the <a href=\"https:\/\/journey.mob.ch\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoldenPass<\/a> route gives you the opportunity to see the Simmern Valley, Lake Geneva and the traditional resort town of Montreux. Even though it\u2019s not a direct train like those mentioned above (to get to Montreux you have to get a connecting train at Interlaken), the sights you\u2019ll see along the way make it worth the effort.&nbsp;<\/p><p>If you do want to travel the entire route from Lucerne to Montreux, it will take you just over 5 hours. As it\u2019s one of the shorter routes, it\u2019s perfect for those wanting to see the Alps, but not staying for as long as a week or so. As you unwind on the GoldenPass, you\u2019ll see endless views of vineyards, lush valleys and mountains that look like something out of a postcard.&nbsp;<\/p><p>It\u2019s even fully included in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eurail.com\/en\/eurail-passes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interrail Pass<\/a>, meaning you can travel on the train as part of one journey through the Swiss Alps, or as a larger journey throughout Europe. However, if you\u2019re using your Interrail Pass, don\u2019t forget that you have to reserve a seat!<\/p><p><strong>Prices<\/strong>:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Lucerne to Interlaken &#8211; 33 CHF (\u00a329) 2nd class, 58 CHF (\u00a351) 1st class.<\/li><li>Interlaken to Montreux&nbsp; &#8211; 53 CHF (\u00a347) 2nd class, 93 CHF (\u00a382) 1st class.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Reservation costs:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1st class: 59 CHF (\u00a352)<\/li><li>2nd class 65 CHF (\u00a358)<\/li><\/ul><div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p>Regardless of which route or train service you take, you\u2019re guaranteed to have an unforgettable time exploring the Swiss Alps by train. There really is no better way to see this awe-inspiring part of the world! Plus it\u2019s so much more relaxing than if you were having to jump on a plane or drive a car. You can just unwind in the comfort of a train seat and spend countless hours gazing at out-of-this-world scenery.<\/p><div class=\"inter-after-content\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;margin-bottom: 20px;\" id=\"inter-1531199520\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4633244982126279\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4633244982126279\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"8015293915\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Swiss Alps by train is simply extraordinary. The best way to see the scenic sights, you can sit back and relax whilst the snow-covered mountains and glistening lakes pass you. 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