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The 10 Best Zurich Train Journeys

10 trips  ·  from $54 a seat

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 10 zurich train journeys worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Zurich: Day Trip to Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen - Grindelwald and the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau
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Zurich: Day Trip to Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen

Zurich: Audio Guided City Tour and Train to “Top of Zurich” - Starting behind Zurich HB
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Zurich: Audio Guided City Tour and Train to “Top of Zurich”

From Zurich: Jungfraujoch Guided Day Tour with Cogway Train - Riding the cogwheel train from Lauterbrunnen
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From Zurich: Jungfraujoch Guided Day Tour with Cogway Train

3.Jungfraujoch Guided Day Tour with Cogway Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 61 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $360

Review of Zurich’s Jungfraujoch day tour by cogwheel train, with route details, costs, mountain views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Awesome trip. Beautiful scenery. Our guide “Kid” made this trip truly memorable with his energy. He knew where we could get beautiful pictures and videos. He is the cutest guide :)”

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From Zurich: Funicular to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne - Lucerne: a useful block of free time
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From Zurich: Funicular to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne

4.Funicular to Mt. Bürgenstock & Lake Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · from $145

Ride the Bürgenstock funicular, cruise Lake Lucerne, and explore Lucerne on this scenic 9.5-hour day trip from Zurich.

“Manuel, Bruno and our driver Jose was wonderful. We had a beautiful time on our trip to Lucerne and Bürgenstock. We highly recommend booking with them!! Thank you for the excellent service.”

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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide - The Rhine Gorge is the scenic centerpiece
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Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

5.Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip from Zürich With Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $951

Review of the private Glacier Express day trip from Zurich, with Alpine scenery, guided stops, lunch, train details, price, and practical advice.

“The day trip was amazing with spectacular views. Our tour guide, Anja, was really helpful all day. Arrived on time. Offered her local knowledge of the trip throughout the day. Made sure we got all the right connecting trains. We got much more out of the day because of her service. Highly recommended”

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From Zurich: Premium Panoramic Train, Lucerne & Interlaken Alps - Ninety minutes for lunch and your own exploring
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From Zurich: Premium Panoramic Train, Lucerne & Interlaken Alps

6.Premium Panoramic Train, Lucerne & Interlaken Alps

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $488Top rated

Review of a full-day Zurich tour by train to Lucerne and Interlaken, with reserved panoramic seats, city walks, and practical booking advice.

“Wonderful way to experience Zurich and the beauty of Switzerland. Interlaken was a gorgeous town with architecture we will never forget.”

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Zurich: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local - Lindenhof and Zurich’s classic city views
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Zurich: 2-hour Best Intro Walking Tour with a Local

Exclusive Panoramic Train Journey though the Heart of Swiss - Leaving Zurich in a Mercedes V-Class
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Exclusive Panoramic Train Journey though the Heart of Swiss

8.Exclusive Panoramic Train Journey though the Heart of Swiss

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $910

Review of a private Swiss train day trip from Zurich to Lucerne, Brienz, Interlaken, and Lauterbrunnen, with mountain views and a guide.

“First class train ride, luxury car ride and easy walking to see 3 main cities and other places in a day, with a fun and expert tour guide, is a great way to start a tour of Switzerland.”

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From Zurich: Jungfraujoch Day Trip with Cable Car and Train - From Zurich to Grindelwald in a private van
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From Zurich: Jungfraujoch Day Trip with Cable Car and Train

9.Jungfraujoch Day Trip with Cable Car and Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours

Review of Zurich’s private Jungfraujoch day trip by Mercedes van, cable car, and train, with Glacier Cave, Aletsch Glacier, and Lake Lungern.

“Jan was super friendly, easy to talk to and great with sharing information. Mountain experience was truly beautiful!!! Definitely recommend 😊”

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Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour | From Zurich - One hour in Zermatt Village
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Zermatt Village & Gornergrat Railway Tour | From Zurich

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