The train is also referred to as the slowest express train in the world and there is a good reason for this slow pace.
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The train squeezes its way through the alps through narrow valleys tight curves 91 tunnels and across 291 bridges.
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The golden pass line connects the centre of switzerland with the shores of lake geneva.
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.
This day trip takes 9 to 10 hours.
Apart from the routes serviced by the panoramic trains there are many other train routes in switzerland that are very scenic.
These trains are not the only way to see the scenery.
Train 902 903 will run.
If you get off the glacier express in andermatt instead of brig the trip takes 7 5 to 8 5 hours.
The glacier express in switzerland is one of the most popular scenic railway journeys in the world.
Take a train to chur and board the glacier express there.
It winds its way past idyllic mountain villages and rugged rock faces offering an unrestricted view of the.
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Then take a train back to lucerne.
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.
Get off the train in brig.
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Travelling on the bernina express from switzerland into northern italy is one of europe s great rail adventures.
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.
Then take a train back to zurich.
You too can climb aboard the slowest fast train in the world and surrender to a breathtaking journey through time between zermatt and st.
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And it offers about an estimated gazillion photo opportunities.
And it just got a very lovely upgrade.
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