Alpine showstoppers, time-travelling railways and more — explore these lesser-known trips on Europe’s most punctual network. The historic Schynige Platte Railway climbs 1,420m in just over 50 minutes, ...

Once a year, the Switzerland’s federal rail operator SBB (Schweizerische Bundesbahnen) reconfigures the country’s Switzerland’s train schedule. And every year, it becomes front page news across the ...

Going flight-free to Switzerland offers a scenic and suprisingly sociable holiday ...

There’s a rhythm to train travel, a gentle sway that lets me slow down and truly connect with the landscape. While each journey holds its own charm, some truly distinguish themselves. I had long been ...

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 ...

By travelling during the day on scenic routes, travellers can soak up spectacular landscapes before taking in Turin’s cultural heritage ...

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 ...

Switzerland’s Glacier Express offers a magical 8-hour train journey through the Alps, often compared to scenes from movies.

Winter in Europe means postcard-like snowy scenery, twinkling lights, hearty feasts and Christmas markets. It’s a time for people to unwind, gear up for end-of-year holidays and enjoy some much-needed ...

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train. Travel by rail is more popular than ever right now and nothing says adventure more than one of these epic train journeys. You board these singular ...