The glacier express in switzerland is one of the most popular scenic railway journeys in the world.
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These trains are not the only way to see the scenery.
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Travelling on the bernina express from switzerland into northern italy is one of europe s great rail adventures.
You too can climb aboard the slowest fast train in the world and surrender to a breathtaking journey through time between zermatt and st.
Opened in 1910 the iconic red train begins its 154km journey in the chic resort town st moritz at 1 856m above sea level offering sweeping alpine views through its panoramic windows.
All glacier express trains were cancelled back in march due to covid 19 but trains 902 903 are now running normally again resuming from 20 june 2020 trains 900 901 904 5 6 7 will only run this year if demand picks up.
The train squeezes its way through the alps through narrow valleys tight curves 91 tunnels and across 291 bridges.
You can ride the same railroads on regular trains which are easy to fit into your itinerary as they operate all day long.
If you get off the glacier express in andermatt instead of brig the trip takes 7 5 to 8 5 hours.
This day trip takes 9 to 10 hours.
The golden pass line connects the centre of switzerland with the shores of lake geneva.
Face masks are recommended but not compulsory.
Take a train to chur and board the glacier express there.
Then take a train back to zurich.
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And it offers about an estimated gazillion photo opportunities.
Apart from the routes serviced by the panoramic trains there are many other train routes in switzerland that are very scenic.
Get off the train in brig.
The train is also referred to as the slowest express train in the world and there is a good reason for this slow pace.
This spectacular journey leads past eight lakes rides through six different cantons the swiss version of states crosses three mountain passes and connects two language regions with each other.
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Train 902 903 will run.
Summer 9 may to 11 october 2020 update.
Then take a train back to lucerne.