Twin Centre Holidays with scenic rail journeys

Switzerland’s efficient rail system allows you to enjoy your choice of two resorts in one holiday, so you can combine a week in Italian Switzerland with a visit to an alpine village such as Zermatt. The train journey is a highlight of your two-centre holiday if you choose one of our twin centre breaks linked by scenic rail journeys. Unwind in first class comfort as you pass through colourful landscapes and witness spectacular views from the panoramic carriages of the GoldenPass, Glacier Express, Bernina Express or William Tell Express.

Bernina Express

A unique train journey of approximately 5 hours linking the resorts of Davos or St Moritz to Tirano with a three-hour post bus connection to Lugano. The Bernina Express is the highest rail journey in Europe, climbing to an incredible 2253 metres above sea level and connects northern and southern Switzerland in a truly relaxed and uniquely beautiful way. This amazing experience, takes you on an unforgettable journey past impressive glaciers and the beauty of the Alps to the warm Mediterranean climate and relaxed ambience of the south. In the summer of 2008, the section between Thusis and Tirano was classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Bernina Express runs from 1 May-31 Oct.
Bernina Express journey options
• Davos – Lugano
• St Moritz – Lugano
Note: these journeys can be done in reverse.

GoldenPass Line

Previously known as the Panoramic Express, The GoldenPass Line is a panoramic trip from Montreux to Interlaken and on to Lucerne, the full journey lasting just over five hours. From Montreux, an ascent through Les Avants and picturesque alpine scenery of the Simmen valley, takes you to Zweisimmen at a leisurely pace. Here, you will join the beautiful Panoramic Express train traveling to Interlaken Ost via Speiz. The final leg of your journey wanders past glistening lakes and the Giessbach waterfalls before it’s ascent to the Brünig Pass and down to Lake Lucerne. The GoldenPass Line runs from 1 May-31 Oct.

GoldenPass Line journey options
• Montreux - Interlaken
• Montreux - Lucerne
• Interlaken - Lucerne
Note: these journeys can be done in reverse.

Glacier Express

A unique 8-hour journey from St Moritz or Davos across the Swiss Alps to Zermatt and the world famous Matterhorn.
The Glacier Express, the world’s slowest Express train, runs daily between St Moritz or Davos and Zermatt. The train climbs to an impressive 2033m via Oberwald and Realp offering dramatic mountain vistas and breathtaking scenery that will remain etched on your memory forever. There is the option to enjoy a relaxing lunch as you pass through alpine meadows, dramatic mountain peaks and deep gorges on the train in either the restaurant car or ‘in seat’ catering. Seat and lunch reservations must be made in advance. The Glacier Express runs from 1 May-31 Oct.
Glacier Express journey options
• St Moritz – Zermatt
• Davos - Zermatt
Note: these journeys can be done in reverse.

Wilhelm Tell Express

A six-hour journey on vintage paddle steamer and train linking Lucerne with the Ticino Lake region. The first part of the journey from Lucerne is a cruise by vintage paddle steamer, which takes you the length of the lake with commentary and a light lunch. Guests can also join the steamer at Weggis. After three hours, you will dock and transfer to a special train at Flüelen: with a series of great loops in and out of the mountainside, you climb up to Göeschenen at 1106m where you enter the St Gotthard tunnel. Then travel down the Leventina valley to Bellinzona (change here for Locarno and Ascona), then over the Monte Ceneri pass to Lugano. The Willhelm Tell Express runs from 1 May-17 Oct.
Wilhelm Tell  journey options
• Lucerne - Lugano • Weggis - Lugano
• Lucerne - Locarno • Lucerne - Ascona
Note: these journeys can be done in reverse.

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