Voralpen-Express

Scenic routes have one thing in common: they take us from one part of the country to another in a few hours. And not by the fastest route, even if they do call themselves an express. Yet always along the most beautiful route. The same applies to the Pre-Alpine Express.

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If you feel drawn to the east, then give the fast trains via Zurich a miss at Lucerne station. Instead, take the direct train to Romanshorn via Biberbrugg – St. Gallen. This is the Pre-Alpine Express. It departs every hour, always at the same number of minutes past the hour. This isn’t a train of superlatives, more of an insider’s recommendation. It doesn’t conquer the Alps. It shows you the finely-chiselled charm of the foothills to the Alps, the recalcitrant rock faces behind gently-rolling hills. Cosmopolitan resorts are not its thing. Instead of jagged rock faces and deep gorges, the charming hills of the Appenzellerland and Toggenburg will work their magic on you.

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    Ezequiel Naso - Iberojet Argentina

    Hi ! is it compulsory reservation with open tkt issued by Rail Europe ?

    Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011 5:46 PM

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