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  • The best train through the Alps? Zurich๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Graz ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น on the EuroCity Transalpin

    The best train through the Alps? Zurich๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Graz ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น on the EuroCity Transalpin

    Excerpt

    The EuroCity Transalpin could well be regarded as a tourist train with its stunning scenery through the Alps. Without the price tag, this train offers reasonable fares, a restaurant carriage and a range of accommodation to choose from.


    Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, Hidden Gems, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel

    August 9, 2025
    12โ€“19 minutes
  • Europe’s best First Class carriage? Onboard the Swiss EuroCity train along the Rhine! ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

    Europe’s best First Class carriage? Onboard the Swiss EuroCity train along the Rhine! ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ

    Excerpt

    The Swiss Federal Railways’ panorama carriage, featured on the EuroCity 8/9 train, offers a unique and delightful travel experience but is it the best in continental Europe? Alongside the Swiss Dining Car, it makes for a perfect choice for travel through Switzerland and Germany!


    Dining Car, European Train Travel, Germany, River Valleys, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel

    April 21, 2024
    6โ€“9 minutes
  • Milan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น to Geneva ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ by tilting EuroCity train โ€“ scenic trip through the Alps!

    Milan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น to Geneva ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ by tilting EuroCity train โ€“ scenic trip through the Alps!

    Excerpt

    One of the many direct train services connecting northern Italy and Switzerland is the EuroCity from Milan to Geneva, but how did the journey fair in the world of high speed rail?


    Alpine, Dining Car, European Train Travel, High Speed, Italy, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel

    February 4, 2023
    5โ€“7 minutes
  • RailJet train across the Alps ๐Ÿ—ป – Zรผrich ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น via the scenic Arlberg Pass

    RailJet train across the Alps ๐Ÿ—ป – Zรผrich ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ to Vienna ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น via the scenic Arlberg Pass

    Excerpt

    The train from Switzerland to Austria across the striking Alpine scenery of the Arlberg Pass, through Tyrol to Innsbruck and Vienna and crossing five borders. This trip is more than your regular daily passenger service.


    Alpine, Austria, Dining Car, European Train Travel, First Time Journeys, High Speed, Scenic Trips, Switzerland, Train Travel

    December 10, 2022
    4โ€“6 minutes

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