Your Escape to Switzerland Starts Here
Intro
Leave the rush behind and experience travel as it’s meant to be: effortless, scenic, and deeply rewarding. In Switzerland, every journey becomes part of the experience. Whether you’re gliding past alpine peaks, lingering by a lakeside promenade, or exploring charming towns at your own pace.
With seamless connections, breathtaking routes, and a rhythm designed for discovery, Switzerland invites you to slow down and truly take it all in. From the moment you arrive in Zurich or Geneva, your journey unfolds with ease — no stress, no rush, just unforgettable moments.
One Pass. Endless Possibilities.
The Swiss Travel Pass is your key to exploring Switzerland effortlessly. With one simple ticket, you gain unlimited access to the country’s extensive network of trains, buses, and boats, all perfectly connected and famously punctual.
Travel days become highlights in themselves, with panoramic routes taking you through vineyards, along crystal-clear lakes, and into the heart of the Alps. Along the way, enjoy added value with free entry to over 500 museums and discounts on mountain excursions.
No planning stress, no complicated logistics — just hop on and go, wherever the moment takes you. You can easily book your Swiss Travel Pass with Rail Europe..jpg?h=133.396&w=255.982&hash=81F6B2A16DB135494D798840B1AEA733)
How to get to Switzerland
Your journey begins the moment you board Edelweiss Air or SWISS International Air Lines. With direct flights from multiple U.S. gateways to Zurich and Geneva, getting to Switzerland is seamless. No unnecessary connections, just a smooth start to your trip.
From the West Coast, convenient departures from hubs like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and nearby Vancouver make Switzerland easily within reach from Seattle.
In around 10–11 hours, you’ll arrive refreshed in one of Switzerland’s vibrant gateway cities, ready to embrace your slow-travel adventure. On board, enjoy thoughtful touches like complimentary meals, entertainment, and generous baggage allowance—including space for sports equipment for your alpine plans.
It’s the easiest way to start your journey. Smooth, simple, and stress-free.
Plan your Swiss itinerary
The Grand Train Tour of Switzerland brings together Switzerland’s most scenic panoramic rail journeys into one unforgettable route. Available year-round, this 1,280-kilometer (about 800-mile) journey takes you from charming Swiss towns to alpine villages, through UNESCO World Heritage sites, and explore some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. There are many ways to experience and customize the journey, so you can tailor the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland to your own travel style.