European trains are more than just a way to get around, they're often a destination in themselves. Rick Steves named this ...

It’s a chilly, December morning as I slink into Chur Railway Station in the southeast of Switzerland. Scanning the platforms, I eventually spot it: that trademark red exterior with the curved ...

Rail Europe has announced that the two iconic Swiss panoramic trains—the Glacier Express and Bernina Express—are now available on its website and app. By doing so, Rail Europe has further confirmed ...

This is a complete, practical breakdown of the Bernina Express, from a seat-selection trick that gets you a solo seat without paying first-class prices, to the 357-meter climb over the Bernina Pass.

I'm a train enthusiast who's traveled on dozens of routes worldwide. After all, there's nothing like a laid-back method of transportation with scenic views. I've embarked on long and short trips down ...

The famed Bernina Express really is a wonder of civil engineering, and as the accolades states, it is a marvel to experience. The Rhaetian Railway train journey runs from eastern Switzerland, Chur, to ...

Feature'A Summer on the rails' (1/5). Five journeys to discover Europe by train. Linking Switzerland to Italy, this train ride allows you to take in the sumptuous scenery of the Bernina glaciers, ...

Many travelers have heard of or taken The Glacier Express, an eight hour luxury train that snakes its ways through the Alps from Zermatt to St. Moritz. It is indeed a dramatic journey that ranks among ...

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