Skip to product information
1 of 1

The Best Swiss Train Rides

Publisher:

Regular price $29.95
Regular price $29.95 Sale price $29.95
Sold out
All aboard! See the best of Switzerland on its legendary train networkThe Glacier Express, Jungfraujoch, Centovalli Railway, Bern to Geneva … Switzerland has a lot to offer in terms of trains and n...
Read More
  • 05 August 2025
View Product Details

All aboard! See the best of Switzerland on its legendary train network

The Glacier Express, Jungfraujoch, Centovalli Railway, Bern to Geneva … Switzerland has a lot to offer in terms of trains and natural beauty. With Switzerland expert and award-winning travel writer Diccon Bewes at your side, discover the rich history and impressive technological feats behind the Swiss rail network. Have him lead you to unforgettable locations, through green valleys, past glaciers and along crystal-clear lakes. 

Whether on steep rack railways, little local lines, grand scenic routes or Intercity trains, this book helps you explore this beautiful country. It includes dozens of maps, tables, photos and a wealth of practical tips, such as which seats have the best views, when to have your camera ready and great activities along each route. Jump on, sit back and explore the heart of Europe!

Features 35 train trips across Switzerland: mountain, narrow-gauge, panorama and main line.

Includes a large overview map and many individual route maps.

Written by the world’s top Swiss travel writer, Diccon Bewes, author of the Financial Times bestseller Swiss Watching.

More than 100 colour photos give you a taste of what awaits. 

files/i.png Icon
Price: $29.95
Pages: 232
Publisher: Helvetiq
Imprint: Helvetiq
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Trim Size: 8.27 X 5.90 in
ISBN: 9783039640850
Format: Paperback
BISACs: TRAVEL / Europe / Switzerland, Travel & holiday guides, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Subjects & Themes / Trains, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History
REVIEWS Icon
Diccon Bewes grew up in Britain but went travelling as often as he could. He has lived in Bern since 2005 and written eight books about his new homeland (he is now Swiss). His bestselling titles include Swiss Watching, Slow Train to Switzerland, How to be Swiss and Cartographica Helvetica. For many years, he has been the proud owner of a GA (the annual Swiss travel pass) and travels everywhere by public transport.
Eastern Switzerland 

1. Bernina Express 

2. Chur - Arosa 

3. St Moritz - Tarasp 

4. Landquart - Filisur 

5. Voralpen Express 

6. Trogen - Appenzell 

7. Rorschach - Schaffhausen 

8. Aare-Linth InterRegio 

 

Central Switzerland

9. Jungfraujochbahn 

10. Schynige Platte 

11. Grütschalp - Mürren 

12. Brienzer Rothorn 

13. Luzern-Interlaken Express 

14. Rigi 

15. Pilatus 

16. Luzern-Engelberg Express 

17. Lötschberger 


 Southern Switzerland 

18. Glacier Express 

19. Gornergrat 

20. Mont Blanc Express 

21. St Bernard Express 

22. Furka Steam Railway 

23. Treno Gottardo 

24. Centovalli Railway 

25. Monte Genoroso 


Western Switzerland 

26. GoldenPass 

27. Rochers de Naye 

28. Geneva - Brig 

29. Aigle - Les Diablerets 

30. Biel - Lausanne 

31. Yverdon-les-Bains - Ste-Croix 

32. Palézieux - Montbovon 

33. Basel - Delle 

34. Chemins de fer de Jura 

35. Berne - Geneva