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London to Zurich

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London

  • Introduction
  • Day 1 London
  • Day 2 London
  • Day 3 London
  • Day 4 London, Calais, Amiens, Paris
  • Day 5 Paris
  • Day 6 Paris
  • Day 7 Paris, Burgundy, Beaune, Lyon
  • Day 8 Lyon, Geneva, Chillon Castle, Gruyeres, Leysin
  • Day 9 Leysin, Interlaken, Aareschlucht, Chiasso
  • Day 10 Chiasso, Lugano, Burglen, Lucerne
  • Day 11 Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch
  • Day 12 Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein Am Rhein, Rhine Falls, Zurich
  • Day 13 Zurich
  • Day 14 Zurich

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  • Tour Operator Europamundo 3.9
  • Edilberto · April 2nd, 2024 Filipo and Gaitano were excellent guides. The itinerary was Ok in and Italy but not much in Paris and London
  • Nichola · March 27th, 2024 Such a great trip, one of my favorite. The guide was excellent and the best part is I met some fantastic people!
  • Senthilkumar · March 27th, 2024 Well Organised. Spend wonderful time with my Better-half.

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Swiss Express

5 days tour, germany | switzerland.

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Tour Overview

05 days - swiss express (code:swex), early bird offer, tour highlights.

• Mt Titlis with entrance

• Rhine Falls The largest plain waterfalls in Europe

• Zurich City Tour Free time to explore

• Lucerne City Tour view the Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge

• Interlaken Free time to explore & shop

Price Includes

Return transportation by deluxe AC coach from Nationwide pick up points

Return channel crossing via Eurotunnel or Ferry

3 nights accommodation in a 3/4* hotels with breakfast

3 Indian dinners

Entrances and sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Highlights

All tips and service charges

Premium service of a Star Tours’ Representative

ABTA Legal Protection

• 2 nights at H+ Hotel & Spa Engelberg or similar

• 1 night at 7Hotels & Fitness Strasbourg or similar

The Star Difference

Excursion to Mt. Titlis included in your price

Tips and service charges included

ABTA Protection

Additional Excursions

Tour itinerary, other information, 2024 usd dates & prices.

Price per person based on 2/3 adults sharing a room

Child 2 - 11 years must share a room with 2/3 adults

Infants 0 - 23 months price is from $295 for a seat in coach only

Max occupancy per room is 3 person (excluding infants)

$80 reduction will apply for 2nd child without a bed

Single supplement will be an additional $210

Discover general information about our tours by clicking here . Additionally, should you have any questions, our Frequently Asked Questions page may already contain the answers to your questions.

Country Details

*Change will be given back in local currency

Ice Flyer - The Ice Flyer chairlift sweeps you smoothly and safely over crisp, virgin snowfields and icy depths. Some of the crevasses are up to twenty metres deep. Only on Mt Titlis can you expect such a fantastic glacier experience.

Mt Jungfrau - We have a jaw-dropping train journey on a cogwheel that takes us up to the top of Mt. Jungfrau at 3454 meters above sea level. At the top, have free time to explore the Ice Palace to view life-sized ice sculptures carved from the Glacier, visit the Sphinx observation tower for spectacular views of the Aletsch glacier and surrounding peaks.

In most of Western Europe, the currency you will require will be Euros. When travelling to Switzerland, you will need Swiss Francs (CHF). It is possible to purchase items in Euros whilst in Switzerland (selected establishments) however it should be noted that the change will be given back in CHF.

Passengers should exchange any spending money for their holiday before they actually travel. Whilst on tour it is very inconvenient and not all places you will visit will have ATM machines or accept credit/debit cards.

We also advise our passengers to keep some change in coins on them whilst on tour as using toilets in many parts of Europe is not free.

USD, GBP or travellers’ cheques are not widely accepted at locations in this tour.

An important point to note whilst on a touring holiday is that some long journeys are unavoidable especially when travelling from city to city.

It is advisable for passengers to carry necessities that they may need for the day such as water, dry snacks, cameras etc. with them in their hand luggage.

For this tour, it should be noted that the travel times are extensive on this tour.

Please see a summary of the distances you will be covering below:

Above is for indication purposes only

Breakfast will be provided at the hotels. The breakfast is usually in a separate dining area of the hotel and is usually a continental breakfast, which will consist of tea, coffee, bread, cereals, fruit and yoghurt.

Passengers can choose from different diets, including vegetarian, Jain or non-vegetarian (Halal will not always be available) meals. Passengers should advise the tour representative of their preferred diet on day one. The meals are pre-set buffet, and a choice of menu is not available. Meals will be provided with tap water only.

Lunches are not provided on this tour, where there is a possibility of stopping at a service station the choice for vegetarians may be limited. We highly recommend if you have specific dietary requirements then you should make arrangements to carry your own food for lunch.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

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Not all hotels on this tour will have air-conditioning so you should carry a small portable fan with you especially during the summer months.

Please also note that not all hotels provide a kettle so if hot water is required for warming milk etc. in the hotel then it is advisable to carry a bottle warmer / kettle as well as a thermos flask. Passengers may also want to carry a small travel iron and hairdryer etc., as many hotel rooms may not have these facilities.

Some hotels in Europe, especially Germany, Switzerland, Austria & Italy will provide two single beds put together as a Double occupancy room, as this sort of configuration allows the hotel to use a room for multi-use, we do contract with such hotels, and you should be prepared for such eventualities.

If you use services such as the phone or minibar or pay TV whilst in your room, you will have to pay the hotel directly when you check out; these services are not included in your tour cost.

The maximum occupancy per room on this tour is 3 person(s).

Other Advisories

Particular attention should be paid to the baggage allowance for this tour; this can be found on our general information page. Excess baggage may not be allowed on the coach.

The WC facilities on the coach will be restricted on this tour.

Please note this tour contains overnight drive on the coach.

High Altitude

You should only make trips to high altitudes if you feel healthy. The following recommendations apply:

Advanced age is no barrier to high altitude. For blood pressure patients who are well controlled with medication, the altitude is not a concern. Asthmatics can travel to high altitudes without any problems. High-altitude air is less polluted with particles that can cause an asthma attack. Epileptics who are well controlled with medication should be able to negotiate the altitude.

Pregnant women: There may be a certain risk for pregnancy even without pre-existing diseases over 2500-3000 metres. Caution is therefore advised if in doubt, please consult your doctor in advance.

Infants: Short-term stays at the mountain tops are unproblematic. Infants and young children are often unable to equalise pressure during descent and are therefore increasingly at risk of ear irritation. Regular swallowing (drinking, sucking on a bottle) during the descent can prevent the occurrence of irritation.

Because children can chill faster than adults, always pay attention to sufficient protection from the cold at high altitude. Sunglasses and a good sunscreen are necessary on the glaciers!

High altitude visits not recommended for:

Lung and heart patients who are already short of breath while at rest or when climbing stairs are advised not to stay at high altitude. Patients with angina pectoris or severely impaired performance with heart enlargement and heart failure should not visit high altitude. Coronary artery disease (angina pectoris) and heart enlargement with medical therapy should not visit high altitude. Patients with a pronounced risk profile for cardiovascular disease (smoker + high blood pressure + diabetes + high blood fats + overweight + occasional chest pain) should consult the doctor before visiting high altitude.

Do not stay at high altitude after having striated muscles or a stroke.

Pick up and Drop off points & Times

Passengers should arrive at their pick-up point no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Your pick-up point, address and time will be stated on your invoice. If you have selected a pick-up time outside of Wembley, Southall or East Ham then you will be confirmed your pick-up time.

Return journeys from the continent are scheduled to arrive at Dover or Folkestone between 19.00hrs and 20.00hrs approximately. We will then proceed to the original pick-up points in London (arrival time between 22.30hrs and 00.30hrs+1)

The below pick-up points are the only ones available:

Calais (subject to availability)

Dover (subject to availability)

Rhine Falls

Schengen Visa Details

Visas & passports.

A passport valid for three months beyond the length of stay and issued within the past 10 years is required by all nationals. Except for EU nationals holding a passport or national ID card which is valid for the duration of stay.

If you hold an Indian, Pakistani, or Bangladesh Passport, you will need to obtain Schengen Visa prior to travelling. Many nationalities do not require Schengen visas, such as British, EU and American nationals. Should you need further clarification, please contact us.

Weather in much of Western Europe tends to be the same as England and is very unpredictable. Regardless of the time of the year, it is advisable to carry an umbrella.

Temperatures vary from place to place, and it is a good idea to check online for average temperatures for the destination(s) being visited depending on the time of the year.

On a multi-destination tour, it is likely passengers will travel through various weather fronts; whilst in Switzerland, during excursions to mountain tops passengers may experience temperatures between 0 °c and 2 °c whilst at the same time experience temperatures of over 30 °c whilst they are in France.

Passengers can be well prepared by ensuring they are carrying appropriate clothing, footwear and accessories. Passengers should also be aware that during the winter months most of the sightseeing will be in the dark as, in Europe, the day becomes dark very early during winter. Passengers should consult with Star Tours at the time of booking if they are unsure.

Wheelchairs & Child Seats

We will accept lightweight manual wheelchairs for travel, subject to them being capable of being stowed in the luggage hold of the coach.  It is also essential that a family member is also on tour to push their wheelchair. Star Tour’s will also request hotels for suitably equipped rooms; however, this is only on a request basis and cannot be guaranteed. It should be noted Mt Titlis and Mt Jungfrau is not fully accessible for a wheelchair user. Luzern will have cobbled streets, which may not be suitable for wheelchairs.

The trains and platforms at Trummelbach Waterfalls will not be fully accessible for those on wheelchairs.

In most of Europe, the use of child seats in coaches is mandatory for children under the age of 12 or who are shorter than 150 cm. Children under 7 years old or less than 125 cm tall must use a child seat with a harness or a restraint system. Children between 7 and 12 years old or between 125 and 150 cm tall must use a booster seat or a seat cushion. It is the responsibility of the child's parent or guardian to provide the appropriate child seat for their child.

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Unfortunately, there are no home pickup locations at this moment.

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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London to Zurich

London to Zurich

London, Canterbury, Amiens, Paris, Semur, Beaune, Lyon, Geneva, Gruyères, Leysin, Interlaken, Meiringen, Chiasso, Lugano, Burglen, Altdorf, Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Konstanz, Stein Am Rhein, Zurich, Rapperswil

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This tour is operated by Touropa – our Flexible Coach Touring Range. Dani leads the Touropa division.

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Tour at a Glance

This tour is part of our Touropa flexible range of touring

  • Tailor the itinerary by selecting when and where you start and end the tour
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  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

Get to know London on a guided tour featuring style, cul­ture and history. See Westminster, the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of Lon­don and Buckingham Palace, where we shall be able to watch the famous “Changing of the Guard” (depending on the season). Free afternoon. In the evening, we will meet at a a meeting point in Piccadilly to walk to Leicester Square, China Town and Soho with its amazing atmosphere, its theatres and bustle. Time for dinner in this area with numerous ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese, international, and so on). Return to the hotel from Piccadilly.

Free day. You can enjoy the charm of this city. Free time to explore and discover memorable places.

We will leave London first thing in the morning towards the continent. From Dover we take the ferry boat to France and continue to Belgium. We will get to know Bruges, a charming Flemish city with its canals. Afterwards, we will continue to Paris. Arrival at the end of the day.

We come into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles with its beautiful gardens. Admission included. After that, on our way back to Paris, we head to Montmartre, and take a cable car (included) to go up to this bohemian neighborhood known for its painters, artists and cabarets. To contemplate the beauty of the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris, you will have the city tour with a local guide. Return to the hotel.

We go to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to go up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included). Then, we enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose.

Today we travel to the centre of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. Making a stop in Semur-en-Auxois, a small medieval town listed surrounded by impressive walls. After this we will visit Beaune, located in the centre of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice and wine museum all points of interest. Continuing on, we will arrive to Lyon in the mid-afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhône (its historic centre has been declared a World Heritage site). We include a funicular climb to Notre Dame de Fourviere where we have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around. Part of the groups will be accommodated in Chambery, a city near Lyon. In these cases, we will leave at the end of the afternoon for Chambery and accommodation. We will then have some time early in the morning to visit the capital of Savoy, a medieval-style city with beautiful historic center and a large castle.

We travel to Geneva, Switzerland. With our guide, we will go to the Palace of Nations (the headquarters of the United Nations in Europe) to the pretty English Garden with its clock made of flowers and we can admire the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe. Through vineyards landscapes we go on to Chillon Castle, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic mediaeval castle. After this, we will continue to the picturesque walled village of Gruyere, known worldwide for its cheese. Nearby this area are located several of the main chocolate factories in Switzerland (nestle amongst them), and we visit the Cailler chocolate factory, with a tasting included! We will continue travelling through smaller roads amidst bucolic mountain landscapes and very picturesque wooden villages. Arrival in Leysin, a beautiful little holiday village with spectacular views of the Rhône plain and Mont Blanc, known for its winter sports resort or its hiking possibilities. Dinner included.

Today´s stage has beautiful high mountain scenery. Don´t forget your winter clothes, we climb to one of the most spectacular spots in Switzerland where you can see ice and snow all year round. We include the cable car ride up to Glacier 3000 where you can walk on the suspended bridge in the gap between two mountain peaks, enter the Ice Cathedral or “play” in the Fun Park. Stop in Interlaken and time for lunch. Afterwards we travel to the Aareschlucht Gorge. We then take the Sutenpass, one of the most beautiful roads in Switzerland that runs between glaciers and takes us to Italian-speaking Switzerland. . Overnight stay in Chiasso, a Swiss town on the border with Italy. Note: Occasionally, due to weather conditions such as rain or strong winds, the cable car to Glacier 3000 may not operate.

Note: The Sustenpass road is normally closed until the end of May and since mid-October. In this case the journey will be made by alternative roads.

Visit the village that was made famous through William Tell. We will know Lugano the cosmopolitan capital of the Italian Switzerland with its beautiful lake. Time to stroll. We continue on the highway, we crossed St. Gotthard Pass. We stop in Burglen, the tiny village where William Tell was born, we shall see the chapel of the XVI century with paintings illustrating his life. If you want, you can also visit the museum of William Tell. In the neighbouring city of Altdorf we can also find traces of his history. Continue to Lucerne, free time to explore this beautiful city by the lake that bears its name.

We leave Lucerne driving along the Four Cantons Lake towards Einsiedeln, its immense baroque abbey is the most important pilgrimage centre in Switzerland. After that we continue towards the East of Switzerland. Maienfeld is the village which inspired Heidi’s story. A walk in its historic centre after which we will be visiting Heidi’s House (ticket not included. Entry to the facility is free), a picturesque place with beautiful landscapes that we will reach through a pedestrian path. Then we enter into the independent country of Liechtenstein, and its capital city Vaduz with its impressive castle. Time to stroll and have lunch. Subsequently, we go to the neighbour city of Feldkirch, in Austria, located next to the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany: charming walled city with a genuine historic city centre and a castle. Free time.

We start our day heading to St.Gallen, whose centre is part of the World Heritage List by UNESCO with a wonderful cathedral and its historic centre. Afterwards we will continue by Constance Lake, between Germany and Switzerland. We will have time for a walk at Constance’s centre before visiting Mainau Island (access by pedestrian bridge) with its stunning botanic garden (entry included). Then, again in Switzerland, we will take a stroll in Stein am Rhein, a typical village on the Rhine River with precious houses with painted walls. We will also visit Rhine Waterfalls (entry included), the waterfalls with the most abundant flow in Europe. Arrival in Zurich at the end of the day.

With our guide, we will embark on a tour of Zurich, the most populated city of Switzerland, and the country’s financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we will include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zürich. The boat makes brief stops to allow us to see the villages on the way. We get off in Rapperswill, a picturesque little village overlooked by its mediaeval castle. We go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways.

Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the transfers to the center and from the station may be made on public transport.

After breakfast, end of our services.

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What’s included?

Accommodation in 3-4* hotels

English speaking tours in London and Paris

13 Buffet Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

Arrival transfer

Basic travel insurance

Boat: River Seine in Paris, Zurich Lake

Ticket admission: 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris, Chillon castle , Cailler chocolate factory , Aareslucht gorges, botanic garden in Mainau , Rhine Waterfalls

Train: Rapperswill- Zurich

Funicular: To Montmartre district in Paris, Lyon , cable car to Glacier 3000

Passport or visa fees

Other meals, snacks and drinks

Departure transfer

Pre and post tour accommodation

Any other items of personal nature

Pricing & Availability

All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

Hotel List (or similar)

Crowne plaza kings cross london.

Crowne Plaza Kings Cross London

Hôtel Mercure Paris La Défense

Hôtel Mercure Paris La Défense

Novotel Paris Bagnolet

Novotel Paris Bagnolet

Campanile Lyon Berges Du Rhone

Campanile Lyon Berges Du Rhone

Ibis Styles Aix-les-Bains

Ibis Styles Aix-les-Bains

Landhaus Hotel

Landhaus Hotel

HUUS Gstaad Hotel

HUUS Gstaad Hotel

Touring Chiasso Hotel

Touring Chiasso Hotel

Ibis Styles Luzern City

Ibis Styles Luzern City

Central Hotel Löwen

Central Hotel Löwen

AJA Zurich Das City Resort

AJA Zurich Das City Resort

Harry's Home Zurich

Harry's Home Zurich

Important things to note

*If English speaking attendance numbers are low, the tour can become bilingual either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader providing explanations in both languages.

Hotels are confirmed 48 hours prior to departure.

Optional activities can be booked locally with guide or via your Mytrip link.

The tour is flexible so you can tailor it to suit your needs. Upon quoting/booking, you will have an option to choose your start and end date and destinations within the tour parameters. As these tours allow for such flexibility, the same people, tour guides or drivers may not be on your entire journey.

Single sharing supplement is available. Single passengers are only able to share a room with the same sex.

Additional discounts available: children under 3- 80%, children from 3-8 years- 40%, children from 9-15 years- 10%, travellers over 65 years- 5%.

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LONDON TO ZURICH Group Tour.

From London to Zurich you can find enchanted cities full of magical places and mysterious landscapes, an unforgettable trip around history and traditions.

LONDON TO ZURICH Group Tour. (ID: 20848)

(LONDON - CANTERBURY - AMIENS - PARIS - SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS - BEAUNE - LYON - GENEVA - CASTLE CHILLON - GRUYERE - GSTAAD - GRINDELWALD - MEIRINGEN - CHIASSO - LUGANO - BURGLEN - ALTDORF - LUCERNE - EINSIEDELN - VADUZ - FELDKIRCH - ST. GALLEN - CONSTANCE - STEIM AM RHEIN - RHINE WATERFALLS - ZURICH - RAPPERSWIL - ZURICH). (No minimum passengers for the tour).

Iconic cities and breathtaking landscapes through London to Zurich many cultural and historical highlights of two of world's most classic countries. An unforgettable holiday trip, discovering all the secrets of London, Canterbury, Amiens, Paris, Semur, Beaune, Lyon, Geneva, Castle Chillon, Gruyere, Gstaad, Grindelwald, Meiringen, Chiasso, Lugano, Burglen, Altdorf, Lucerne, Einsiedeln, Vaduz, Feldkirch, St. Gallen, Constance, Stein am Rhein, Rhine Waterfalls, Zurich, Rapperswill, Zurich.

  • LONDON is a city where the classic and historical mixes with an incomparable modernity that will leave you speechless.
  • A town of stories and legends between cathedrals and canals, CANTERBURY is a city of dreams.
  • A historic-artistic city with a jewel of Gothic art: the Notre-Dame cathedral, a UNESCO world heritage site, AMIENS stands out for its architecture and history.
  • Romanticism, art, culture and great monuments are some of the attractions of the city of lights, PARIS .
  • With an interesting heritage and history, the town of SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS has a protected area, truly ideal for walking.
  • A picturesque village, BAEUNE with an impressive natural and monumental heritage, in addition to its impressive wine cellar.
  • LYON is famous for its historic center, whose treasures can only amaze visitors, discover this city with 2000 years of history that has many sites listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • A city with a thousand stories to tell; get to know GENEVA , a unique place, with a vibrant local life, between the lake and the mountains.
  • CASTLE CHILLON is one of the most visited historical buildings in Switzerland for its majesty and architectural and historical value.
  • On a small hill is the small and picturesque medieval town of GRUYERES , with a harmonious landscape and famous for its exceptional cheeses.
  • GSTAAD is a beautiful village covered by mountains, and a magnificent place for entertainment, relaxation and enjoyment of nature.
  • The village of GRINDELWALD lies in a beautiful green hollow of the valley, in front of the breathtaking alpine scenery, dazzling with its picturesque and breathtaking natural landscape.
  • With a wide range of leisure and sports activities, MEIRINGEN conveys its tradition and culture everywhere.
  • Visitors can discover at CHIASSO an industrial complex that houses a number of treasures of scientific, historical and cultural interest.
  • Surrounded by several mountains with panoramic views, LUGANO offers all the advantages of a metropolis and at the same time the air of a small town.
  • BURGLEN is a small village and possessor of a natural paradise and an incomparable scenic beauty.
  • Enjoy the views and natural beauty of ALTDORF , which also combines art with culture and history.
  • LUCERNE , known for its preserved medieval architecture, is a magnificent and colorful city.
  • The most important place of pilgrimage of the Virgin Mary in Switzerland, EINSIEDELN is also home to breathtaking landscapes and dazzling architectural monuments.
  • Every year architecture enthusiasts visit the small town of VADUZ , looking to see the princely residence towering majestically above the site.
  • Charming places full of old castles and cobblestone roads brimming with charm and mystery are part of what the town of FELDKIRCH has to offer.
  • Nestled among the pre-alpine hills in eastern Switzerland, the town of ST. GALLEN has a unique charm.
  • The town of CONSTANCE shows in its corners the mixture of architectural styles, proof of the historical traces of the town.
  • STEIM AM RHEIN is a small town with a lot of life and charm, possibly one of the most beautiful villages in and around Switzerland.
  • RHINE WATERFALLS are the largest waterfall in central Europe and have a small but beautiful medieval castle that forms a unique image.
  • A Mecca of world finance, ZURICH is also a city full of culture, where you can see ultramodern places and corners that reflect its ancient history.
  • An ideal place for outdoor excursions and to enjoy its beautiful and picturesque scenery, RAPPERSWIL is a magical city.
  • Departure from LONDON
  • History & cultural tour
  • Offered in English
  • 5 Stars Rating

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Europa Mundo Vacations (EMV) , our service provider is part of the JTB Group, one of the world's largest tourist groups, which was founded in Japan over 100 years ago, currently has more than 150 companies and more than 900 offices throughout the world. Although Europa Mundo was originally a family business, its average sales growth in the last 10 years has been 13.97% per year, being a leader in Latin America of circuits in Europe, also having its own circuits in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, India and Japan, with 1,000 different tours, and with 130,000 passengers per year traveling in our circuits from 33 countries on 5 continents, markets in Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and in 2016 countries such as India, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, United States, Jordan and Australia.

  • Guaranteed fixed departures without minimum passengers.
  • Assistance in airports and tourist destinations visited by the program.
  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • Accommodations according to the program: 13 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast included.
  • Boat: River Seine in Paris, Zurich Lake.
  • City tour in: London, Paris.
  • Evening Transfer: Soho in London, Latin Quarter in Paris.
  • Ticket admission: 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris, Chillon Castle, Cailler Chocolate Factory, Aareslucht gorges, botanic garden in Mainau, Rhine Waterfalls.
  • Train: Eurotunnel UK/ France, Rapperswill- Zurich.
  • Funicular: Lyon, Cable Car to Grindelwald.
  • 1 Lunch or Dinner Included in: Grindelwald.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

  • Tickets to the archaeological complexes are not included unless expressly provided.
  • Programme with ferries subject to special changes.

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  • Registration fee and medical insurance / luggage / mandatory cancellation with medical coverage per person; which must be contracted directly by the clients themselves with the insurance companies that they consider best.
  • Other possible taxes that apply according to the provisions of each country that make up the program and countries with transit flights.
  • Additional meals and drinks.
  • Gratuities or Tips.
  • Excursions and optional activities not provided for in the program.
  • Any other service that is not expressly indicated in the program.
  • OUT transfers.

Overview of your trip:

A special and exclusive trip to enjoy luxury and experience a fantastic holiday. This 14-day group tour is not only something special for active travelers, but also for those who want to discover London to Zurich in a different way, full of history, monuments, museums, their imposing landscapes and their paradisiacal sites. You will always be accompanied by the best local guides that will take you through the best charms of London to Zurich. Without doubt the perfect combination for an unforgettable trip.

We recommend that customers book their international flights to the country of start and end of the program to guarantee their arrival at least one day before the tour's departure date. The Tour Operator and the Travel Agency do not assume any responsibility for possible breaches of the program and what this situation could generate due to possible delays in the arrival of customers on time for different reasons.

IMPORTAN NOTES:

  • Net package prices are expressed in USD, Euros, Cad o GBP per pax.
  • This quotation doesn’t constitute a service reservation until your final confirmation.
  • Prices are valid according to the specified amount of pax.
  • It is NOT included in our prices drinks with the meals, airport tax, tips and porters service.
  • Our prices do NOT include supplements for special dinners in Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Booking including any of the mentioned dates are subject to hotels’ availability confirmation.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • We recommend that clients take out full travel and health insurance for the activities included in the itinerary.
  • We recommend wearing light clothing and footwear, short-sleeved shirts and shorts, hats, caps and creams to protect the skin from the sun and mosquito repellents and bathing clothes for swimming in streams, rivers and / or beaches.
  • It is important that the client, prior to their travel dates, check the weather forecasts in the different countries and regions visited in the program, so that they can prepare the most appropriate clothes and shoes.
  • Beware of the burning sun. We recommend you bring your own protective lotions.
  • We may need a small backpack for personal belongings abroad.
  • In most of the countries that are visited in the program we have a widely extended medical assistance, with clinics in the most remote areas of the countries. Anyway, if you suffer from a chronic disease or allergy, etc., we recommend you bring your first aid kit or personal medications, especially when you are away from major cities.
  • It is suggested to wear sunglasses and photographic and video cameras to keep the beautiful memories of your vacation.
  • We recommend you always drink bottled and sealed mineral water during your stay in the different countries visited in the program.

DIA 1 LONDON.

Welcome to London! On arrival to the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Later, our guide will give an overview of the tour or you can check the informative panels in the hotel reception area.

DIA 2 LONDON.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit London. Evening transfer. Get to know London on a guided tour featuring style, culture and history. See Westminster, the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, where we shall be able to watch the famous “Changing of the Guard” (depending on the season). Free afternoon. In the evening, we will meet at a meeting point in Piccadilly to walk to Leicester Square, China Town and Soho with its amazing atmosphere, its theatres and bustle. Time for dinner in this area with numerous ethnic restaurants (Indian, Thai, Chinese, international, and so on). Return to the hotel from Piccadilly.

DIA 3 LONDON.

Free day. You can enjoy the charm of this city and explore and discover memorable places.

DIA 4 LONDON - CANTERBURY - AMIENS - PARIS.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Eurotunnel. We see CANTERBURY, the ecclesiastic capital of England with its medieval atmosphere. We continue to Dover where, after border procedures, our coach will enter the trains that go through the EUROTUNNEL. We use this fantastic piece of engineering. Arrival in France and continuation to AMIENS, known for its Gothic cathedral. You can stroll through its narrow streets full of life; and see the floating gardens and the house where Julio Verne lived. After that we continue to PARIS. Arrival at the end of the day. **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 351.5 kms approximately.**

DIA 5 PARIS.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: City tour in Paris. Climb to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Boat ride along the Seine. Evening transfer. Today we take a guided tour to discover the history, main boulevards and the breathtaking monuments of Paris. We end the visit at the Eiffel Tower. You will have the opportunity to climb up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket admission included). End your visit with a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy an afternoon of leisure to explore and relax! At sunset enjoy dinner in the Latin Quarter, a very picturesque historic area where a wide variety of international cuisines await you. We will then return to hotel. Note: Sometimes queues to climb the Eiffel Tower are long. For organizational reasons, if deemed appropriate, the climb can be made at a different time of the day (or Monday).

DIA 6 PARIS.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Time at leisure. We will start the day by going to the centre of Paris, to the area of the Louvre Museum. Enjoy some leisure time to explore. If you wish, we can accompany you to Benlux, one of the most complete and best-known perfumeries in Paris. Note: For those who are interested, an optional excursion to Disneyland Paris is available.

DIA 7 PARIS - SEMUR EN AUXOIS - BEAUNE - LYON.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Vineyards in Beaune and Bourgogne region. Funicular climb in Lyon. Today we travel to the centre of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. Making a stop in SEMUR EN AUXOIS, a small medieval town listed surrounded by impressive walls. After this we will visit BEAUNE, located in the centre of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice and wine museum all points of interest. Time for lunch. Continuing on, we will arrive to LYON in the mid-afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhône (its historic centre has been declared a World Heritage site). We include a funicular climb to Notre Dame de Fourviere where we have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around. Note: sometimes, for events or congresses, accommodation may be provided in a city near Lyon (normally Chambery). **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 490.7 kms approximately.**

DIA 8 LYON - GENEVA - CASTLE CHILLON - GRUYERES - GSTAAD.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Geneva, Vineyards Landscapes, entrance to Chillon Castle, Visit to Cailler chocolate factory. We have a beautiful stage. We travel to Switzerland. GENEVA, arrival. City located by the Lake Leman which hosts the European headquarters of the United Nations. You can stroll through the old city or know any of its museums. Then we will go on to CHILLON CASTLE, built in the waters of the lake. Entrance included to this fantastic medieval castle. We continue to the picturesque walled town of GRUYERE, known worldwide for its cheese. Very nearby are some of the main Swiss chocolate factories (NESTLE amongst them), we visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory, with a chance to try some too! Continuing along small roads amidst beautiful mountains and picturesque wooden villages. Arrival in the pretty GSTAAD with its wooden houses. **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 344.9 kms approximately.**

DIA 9 GSTAAD - GRINDELWALD - MEIRINGEN - CHIASSO.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Mountain scenery, Cable car in Grindelwald and walk along a path in the Alps. Lunch included. Entrance to Aareschlucht Gorge. Today´s journey has fascinating mountain scenery. We passed Interlaken and we outline its beautiful lake. Arrival to GRINDELWALD where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car (ticket included) up to Grindelwald. We will walk along the path (30 minutes) in which we shall be able to take the ¨footbridge over the empty¨ among the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers around us. Lunch included (vegetarian option available). After that we continue to MERINGEN and the spectacular AARESSCHLUCHT Gorge (entrance included). Then we enter the region of Switzerland where the official language is Italian. Accommodation in CHIASSO, a Swiss city on the Italian border. **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 359.0 kms approximately.**

DIA 10 CHIASSO - LUGANO - BURGLEN - ALTDORF - LUCERNE.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Beautiful landscapes with mountains and lakes. Knowing Lugano and Lucerne. Visit the village that was made famous through William Tell. We will know LUGANO the cosmopolitan capital of the Italian Switzerland with its beautiful lake. Time to stroll. We continue on the highway, we crossed St. Gotthard Pass. We stop in BURGLEN, the tiny village where William Tell was born, we shall see the chapel of the XVI century with paintings illustrating his life. If you want, you can also visit the museum of William Tell. In the neighbouring city of ALTDORF we can also find traces of his history. Continue to LUCERNE, free time to explore this beautiful city by the lake that bears its name. **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 202.1 kms approximately.**

DIA 11 LUCERNE - EINSIEDELN - VADUZ - FELDKIRCH.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Baroque Abbey. Heidi’s Village. Journey through beautiful landscapes. We leave Lucerne driving along the Four Cantons Lake towards EINSIEDELN, its immense baroque abbey is the most important pilgrimage centre in Switzerland. After that we continue towards the East of Switzerland. MAIENFELD is the village which inspired Heidi’s story. A walk in its historic centre after which we will be visiting Heidi’s House (Ticket not included. Entry to the facility is free), a picturesque place with beautiful landscapes that we will reach through a pedestrian path. Then we enter into the independent country of Liechtenstein, and its capital city VADUZ with its impressive castle. Time to stroll and have lunch. Subsequently, we go to the neighbour city of FELDKIRCH, in Austria, located next to the borders of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany: charming walled city with a genuine historic city centre and a castle. Free time. **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 174.0 kms approximately.**

DIA 12 FELDKIRCH - ST. GALLEN - CONSTANCE - STEIM AM RHEIN - RHINE WATERFALLS - ZURICH.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Constanza Lake. Botanic Gardens. Rhein Waterfalls. Fantastic scenery. We start our day heading to ST. GALLEN, whose centre is part of the World Heritage List by UNESCO with a wonderful cathedral and its historic centre. Afterwards we will continue by Constance Lake, between Germany and Switzerland. We will have time for a walk at Constance’s centre before visiting MAINAU Island (access by pedestrian bridge) with its stunning botanic garden (entry included). Then, again in Switzerland, we will take a stroll in STEIN AM RHEIN, a typical village on the Rhine River with precious houses with painted walls. We will also visit Rhine Waterfalls (entry included), the waterfalls with the most abundant flow in Europe. Arrival in ZURICH at the end of the day. **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 199.4 kms approximately.**

DIA 13 ZURICH - RAPPERSWIL - ZURICH.

TODAY’S HIGHTLIGHT: Zurich. Cruise on the Lake Zurich. Train. With our guide, we will make a tour of ZURICH, the most populated city of Switzerland, and the country’s financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. After this, we will include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zürich. The boat makes brief stops to allow us to see the villages on the way. We get off in RAPPERSWILL, a picturesque little village overlooked by its medieval castle. We go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways. Note: Depending on the number of travellers, on this stage, the transfers to the centre and from the station may be made on public transport. **Total kilometers to be traveled in the day: 79.0 kms approximately.**

DIA 14 ZURICH.

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Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.

London

In the morning we include a panoramic tour of London: Westminster, the Parliament, the City, the Thames. Free time in the afternoon. Optionally, we offer you the possibility to visit the valley of the River Thames, together with the village of Windsor and its imposing castle. In the evening, we´ll meet at a meeting point in Piccadilly for a walk through Leicester Square, China Town and Soho, with its atmosphere, theatres and entertainment (this transfer can also be made the day before after arrival in London). Return to the hotel after that by coach.

London

Free day. You can enjoy the charm of this city. Free time to explore and discover memorable places.

London

We will leave London for the continent. Ferry crossing to France and after a technical stop in Calais, we continue to AMIENS, known for its Gothic cathedral. You can walk through its narrow streets full of life, see the floating gardens and see the house where Jules Verne lived. After that we continue to PARIS. Arrival at the end of the day.

Paris

We come into contact with the history of France in the immense Palace of Versailles (admission not included) with its beautiful gardens. After that, on our way back to Paris, we head to Montmartre, and take a cable car (included) to go up to this bohemian neighborhood known for its painters, artists and cabarets. To contemplate the beauty of the impressive avenues and monuments of Paris, you will have the city tour with a local guide. Return to the hotel. Optionally you can attend the variety show.​

Paris, France

We go to the center of Paris, starting by the Eiffel Tower area. You will have the opportunity to go up to the second floor of this remarkable metal monument (ticket included). Then we enjoy a boat cruise along the River Seine, which divides the north of Paris from the south. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore as you choose.Note: in some cases the waits to go up the Eiffel Tower are long. Thus the climb may take place at a different time (or on Sunday), if it is considered convenient for organizational reasons.

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Today we travel to the center of France, to the Bourgogne region, famous for its wines. We will visit BEAUNE, located in the center of the Bourgogne region, with its streets full of flowers, hospice and wine museum all points of interest. Continuing on, we will arrive to LYON in the afternoon, the capital of Roman Gallia on the banks of the Rhône (its historic center has been declared a World Heritage site). We include a cable car climb to Notre Dame de Fourvière, where we have a great view of the city. Enjoy some leisure time to walk around. Note: in some cases a part of the group will be accommodated in Chambery, a city near Lyon. In these cases we will leave at the evening for CHAMBERY and accommodation. We will then have some time early in the morning to visit the capital of Savoy, a medieval-style city with beautiful historic center and a large castle.

Paris

A beautiful stage awaits us as we set off for Switzerland. Arrival in GENEVA. The guide will take us to the Palais des Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations), the beautiful “Jardin Anglais” (with its quaint flower clock), and the “Jet d´Eau”, the tallest fountain in Europe.After lunch, we will continue travelling through Switzerland by the beautiful Leman and Neuchatel lakes. We will drive the scenic road alongside the three large lakes, with their magnificent vineyards overlooking the mountains. We will stop in NEUCHATEL, where you can enjoy a walk by the lake, the historic town center or visit its beautiful, 10th century castle. We will then head to ZURICH. Arrival in the late afternoon.Note: depending on the number of passengers travelling from Geneva to Zürich, this part of the trip might be done by train - in which case, there will be no stop in Neuchatel.

Geneva

With our guide, we will have a tour of ZURICH, the most populated city of Switzerland, and the country’s financial and cultural capital. The city of the banks has twice been declared the city with the best quality of life in the world. Afterwards, we will include a cruise of almost two hours on Lake Zurich. The boat makes brief stops to allow us to see the villages on the way. We get off in RAPPERSWIL, a picturesque little village overlooked by its mediaeval castle. We go back to Zurich by train and appreciate the efficiency and punctuality of the Swiss railways. Note: Depending on the number of travelers, the transfers to and from the center might be carried out by public transport.

Zurich

Today´s journey has beautiful landscapes with high mountains and lakes. Breathtaking scenery in the region of Interlaken. We will stop in GRINDELWALD where we will have time for a coffee before taking the cable car up to mountain. We will walk along the winding path which will lead us to the suspended bridge. Dare to walk across the bridge amongst the fantastic scenery enjoying glaciers all around us. We will have lunch up in the mountain (included) before heading back down. We continue to LUCERNE, one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland. In the evening we have time to stroll around enjoying the city. Return to ZURICH and free time in the city before going to the hotel. Note: The guide will offer you the possibility of a full day optional visit, leaving in the morning and, after some free time to discover Lucerne, we take a rotating cable car to reach the top of Mount Titlis. At the alpine summit, at over 3000m above sea level, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the glacier and the Alps.

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Take Eurostar from London to Paris in 2h20, have lunch at the remarkable Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon , then take a TGV-Lyria high-speed train from Paris to Geneva in 3h05, Lausanne in 3h39, Basel in 3h03 or Zurich in 4h03 from €29 each way.  It's more civilised, comfortable & environmentally-friendly than any flight, centre to centre with no baggage fees or airport taxes.  Infants go free & there's great scenery on the way.  This page explains the best routes, train times, fares & how to buy tickets.

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Take Eurostar from London to Paris with cafe-bar & free WiFi.  Standard Premier & Business Premier fares include breakfast on departures before 11:00 and a meal with wine on later departures.  Change trains & stations in Paris by metro or taxi , then take a TGV-Lyria high-speed train from Paris to Basel in only 3h04 or Zurich in 4h03, also with cafe-bar & free WiFi.  Why not book an earlier Eurostar and have lunch at the fabulous Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon?

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For Lucerne, change in Basel.  Hourly trains link Basel SBB & Lucerne in as little as 1h02, check times at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com .

How to read these timetables :  You read downwards, each column is a journey you can take.  You change trains at each grey bar.

Times may vary, check times & buy tickets at www.raileurope.com , www.thetrainline.com or www.sncf-connect.com .

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London to Paris by Eurostar starts at £52 one-way or £78 return in standard class, £97 one-way, £168 return standard premier (1st class).

Paris to Basel or Zurich by TGV-Lyria starts at €29 each way in 2nd class or €51 in 1st class.

Basel to Lucerne costs around €29.60 each way, regular price.

Eurostar & TGV-Lyria fares are dynamic & vary like air fares, so book ahead.  On Eurostar & TGV-Lyria, children under 4 go free, children under 12 travel at a child rate.  On Swiss domestic trains, children under 6 go free, children under 16 at half price.

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What are the trains like.

1. London to Paris by Eurostar

Eurostar trains link London & Paris in 2h20, travelling at up to 300 km/h (186 mph).  There are two bar cars, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  Standard Premier & Business Premier fares include a light meal with wine (or breakfast, on departures before 11:00).  There's a 30-minute minimum check-in as all border formalities are carried out before you board the train.  More about Eurostar & check-in procedure .  St Pancras station guide .  Paris Gare du Nord station guide .  How to cross Paris by metro or taxi .

2. Paris to Zurich by TGV-Lyria

All TGV-Lyria trains are now 320 km/h (199 mph) double-deck TGV Duplex like the one shown below.  TGV-Lyria trains have 3 classes:  Standard class (2nd), standard premiere (1st class) and business premiere (1st class with hot meal & drinks included in the fare).  There's a cafe-bar car selling drinks & snacks.  There are power points for mobiles & laptops at all seats in all classes.  Lyria is a consortium of the French and Swiss national railways.  More about TGV-Lyria .  Paris Gare de Lyon station guide .  Basel SBB station guide .  Zurich HB station guide .

What's the scenery like?

On the route from Paris to Basel & Zurich, the train soon leaves the historic Gare de Lyon behind and accelerates through the Parisian suburbs onto the high-speed line at up to 300km/h (186mph).  The train slows down to call at Dijon, the major city of the Burgundy region, with views over the city on the approach.  The train continues through the rolling hills of rural France, past pretty villages with picturesque churches onto the new Rhone-Rhine high-speed line where the train reaches 320km/h (199mph).  Calling at Mulhouse, the train continues on classic lines to enter Switzerland at Basel.

It's easy to buy train tickets to Switzerland, here I'll explain the options.

Option 1, buy at Raileurope.com

Go to www.raileurope.com

Raileurope.com connects to the British, French & Swiss ticketing systems, so you can buy all your tickets from the UK to Switzerland in one place, in plain English, in €, £ or $.  There's a small booking fee.  You print your own tickets or can show them on your phone.  Who are Raileurope.com?

When does booking open?

Eurostar opens up to 11 months ahead, Paris-Switzerland TGV-Lyria up to 6 months ahead.

But it's often less than this and data may be incomplete more than 3-6 months ahead.  I recommend waiting until both trains are open for sale so you can confirm times & prices before buying a non-refundable Eurostar ticket.  For TGV-Lyria, dates after the mid-December timetable change (including Christmas & New Year) usually open in mid-October.

More about when train bookings open .  You can book hotels risk-free before booking your trains if you use www.booking.com with free cancellation.

Fares vary like air fares, so book ahead

Fares for Eurostar & TGV-Lyria are dynamic like air fares, so book early and search for the cheapest departures.  The cheapest tickets mean no refunds, no changes.

How to book

You can travel from London to most Swiss destinations in a single day, you can book that as one seamless transaction as shown in method 1.

Method 2 gives you more control and can cope with more complex journeys, including ones involving an overnight stop in Paris on the way out or the way back, or circular journeys.

Incidentally, there are no through tickets from London to Switzerland, you'll always get a Eurostar ticket to Paris, a TGV-Lyria ticket from Paris to Switzerland and separate onward Swiss tickets.  But connections across Paris are protected by the Railteam/HOTNAT and AJC .

1.  Set up an enquiry from London to your Swiss destination, number of passengers, date of travel, set a suitable morning or early afternoon departure time.

2.  If you're returning, also in a single day, enter your return date with suitable morning or early afternoon departure time.

On French & Swiss trains a return is two one ways.  But on Eurostar return fares are significantly cheaper than two one ways so a round trip that includes Eurostar should be booked as a return.

3.  Now the science bit.  Click More options and enter Paris Nord as a via station with stopover duration set to 1 hour (to guarantee a minimum acceptable 1 hour between trains in Paris) or 2 hours (a more robust connection, recommended) or 3 hours (for lunch in Paris at the famous Train Bleu restaurant ).  If you don't do this, the system can offer risky cross-Paris connections as tight as 42 minutes.  Advice on crossing Paris .

4.  Run the enquiry.  As a general rule, look in the search results for journeys with fewest changes, ideally 1.  Add to basket.

First, read the relevant destination section on this page and find a train service that suits you, out & back.  By all means go out one way and back another, or go outward direct, back with an overnight stop in Paris, whatever.  Note down each individual train you want to book, on what specific date.  Then go to www.raileurope.com

Step 1, book your chosen train from Paris to your Swiss destination, one-way, and add to basket.

Step 2, if you're returning, book your chosen train from your Swiss destination to Paris, one-way, and add to basket.  Confirm times.

Step 3, book the Eurostar from London to Paris & back as a round trip and add to basket.

Eurostar return fares are significantly cheaper than two one ways, so a round trip on Eurostar should always be booked as a return. 

Use the suggested Eurostar times on this page as a guide, but by all means book an earlier Eurostar than the one I suggest going out, or a later one coming back, if you'd prefer a more robust connection (as I do), if the fare is cheaper, or if you want to have lunch in Paris (also me!).

Just remember that with this method, it's up to you to make sure there's at least 60 minutes between trains in Paris southbound, 90 minutes northbound (to include the Eurostar check-in), ideally 2 hours.  So engage brain!  Advice on crossing Paris .

Travelling from the UK regions

Raileurope can book journeys starting from any British station, not just London.  It allows about an hour for Eurostar check-in.

However, consider booking from London to Switzerland first, then buying a separate ticket from your local station to London.  There are 2 reasons to do this:  First, you might want a more robust connection between trains in London, say 2 hours.  Second, Raileurope doesn't sell the special tickets to London International CIV which can sometimes save you money in the weekday morning peak, learn about these here .

Child fares & infants

Children under 12 travel at the child rate on Eurostar & TGV-Lyria.  Children under 16 qualify for child rate on Swiss trains.

Infants under 4 travel free on Eurostar & TGV-Lyria, no need to buy them a ticket, just bring them along.  But they don't get their own seat.

Tip:   To give an infant their own seat on TGV-Lyria, buy a Baby Pass for €15.  Simply add the infant to your booking with their correct age.

Choose an upper deck seat on TGV-Lyria

All TGV-Lyria trains are double-deck TGV Duplex .  www.raileurope.com lets you choose upper or lower deck, I recommend an upstairs seat for the best views.

After booking, you can view & change your Eurostar seats

After you have booked trains between London & Switzerland using www.raileurope.com , you can go to www.eurostar.com and use the Manage booking feature to view and change your Eurostar seats, see instructions & tips for choosing seats here .

Train seat numbering plans

TGV-Lyria seat map .   For other seat maps see the train seating plan page .

Option 2, buy at Thetrainline.com

You can also buy tickets from London to Switzerland at www.thetrainline.com .

Like Raileurope, it connects to the Eurostar, French & Swiss ticketing systems so you can easily book all your tickets in one place, in plain English, in €, £ or $ with overseas credit cards no problem.  Who are Thetrainline.com?

Most of the Raileurope booking tips above also apply to booking on www.thetrainline.com .

However, Raileurope.com has a killer advantage, you can specify a via station with a stopover duration.  This is so useful for cross-Paris journeys where you want to allow sufficient time in Paris.

When using Thetrainline.com you can specify a via , but not the duration, so I recommend using method 2.

Option 3, buy at eurostar.com + sncf-connect.com + sbb.ch

You can of course book each train separately direct with the relevant operator, this is obviously more work and prices should be the same, but you pay no booking fee.  If you want to book this way, do a dry run on each site to confirm times, prices & availability before booking for real.

Step 1, book the TGV-Lyria from Paris to Geneva, Lausanne, Basel or Zurich at the French Railways website www.sncf-connect.com .

When booking 1st class on a TGV-Lyria you can choose your seat from a seat map.  You print your own ticket or can show it on your phone.

www.sncf-connect.com can easily book the TGV-Lyria from Paris to Geneva, Lausanne, Basel or Zurich, it will also book through tickets to many Swiss destinations involving one change of train, such as Interlaken or Brig.  But it can struggle with destinations requiring more changes, for example Grindelwald, Zermatt or St Moritz.  If you have any difficulty booking to your final Swiss destination, book the direct TGV from Paris to Lausanne, Bern, Basel or Zurich.

Step 2, book a connecting Eurostar from London to Paris (and back, if returning) at www.eurostar.com .

Use the Eurostar times on this page as a guide, but feel free to choose an earlier Eurostar from London or a later Eurostar back from Paris if these have cheaper seats available or if you'd like to stop off in Paris.  You can print out your own ticket or can show it on your phone, and there's no booking fee.

Or you can stay with www.sncf-connect.com to book the Eurostar, also with no booking fee.  In fact, www.sncf-connect.com can book you from London to Switzerland as one seamless transaction, just make sure that the time between trains in Paris is at least 60 minutes, if it's less than this, or if you want longer than an hour, you'll have to split the booking.  You get separate tickets either side of Pars anyway.

Step 3, buy onward domestic Swiss tickets at www.sbb.ch.

At www.sbb.ch you'll sometimes find cheap advance-purchase Supersaver fares which are valid on that specific train only, no changes to travel plans, no refunds, but can save up to 70% off the regular fare.  But read what I say about Supersaver fares , especially if connecting off a train arriving from Paris.  A Saver Day Pass or regular flexible ticket is fine as these are good for any train that day.

Or use an Interrail pass

Pass or point to point?

Let's be clear, a pass will not save money over the cheapest point-to-point advance-purchase fares you might see if you book a few months ahead.  But when point-to-point fares are expensive (for example, at short notice) OR you want flexibility, for example the ability to change your mind, re-route or reschedule as necessary, a pass might be what you need.

If flexibility is what you want, buy the pass.  If it's about saving money, you'll have to check point-to-point prices and do the maths.

It's worth doing the maths if you are under 28, if you have kids (kids get a free pass when accompanying an adult but still need to pay reservation fees) or if you live a long way from London (as a pass covers you from your home station to London). Passes are available in 1st & 2nd class.

How to use a pass for a trip to Switzerland

Step 1, buy a 4-days in 1-month Interrail pass from www.myinterrail.co.uk (if you live in the UK) or www.interrail.eu (any country) for €283 adult, €212 youth or €255 senior.  You load the pass into the Railplanner app on your phone.  See pass prices on the Interrail page .

A 4-day pass is more than enough to get from anywhere in mainland Britain to anywhere in Switzerland & back again.  In fact, it's enough to get from London & Southeast to anywhere in Switzerland & back, with 2 days of unlimited train travel in Switzerland while you're there.

A 4-day pass gives you unlimited train travel on any 4 dates you choose in an overall 1 month period.  The first travel day can be any date you select in the 11 months after buying the pass, the overall 1 month period starts from that date.  Learn about how Interrail passes work here .

Step 2, you need a Eurostar passholder reservation from London to Paris & back, €30 each way.  See prices & how to make Eurostar passholder reservations .  Tip:  Eurostar passholder availability is limited, so check availability before buying a pass .

Step 3, you need a passholder reservation on the Paris-Switzerland TGV-Lyria, €29 each way, see cost of reservations & how to make them .

Step 4, Swiss trains can be used freely with a pass, no reservations needed except for tourist trains such as the Glacier or Bernina Express.

Or ask Byway to arrange it for you

Byway ( Byway.travel ) is a new UK-based eco-holiday firm with a 5-star TrustPilot rating .  If you're nervous about booking train travel yourself, they'll book a London-Switzerland journey for you as a package, including overnight hotels, starting from any British station you like.

To see pre-configured packages from London to Chur, Grindelwald, Tirano, use the journey planner on their website .

Tip:   First book a one-way outward journey to your destination city on your outward date.  Then change the direction of the arrow and book an inward journey on your return date.  The journey back to the UK can be from a different location if you like, for example if you plan to travel around a bit before your return to the UK.

Alternatively they can build a trip to your requirements, email them or use the contact form .  Please say you heard about them from Seat 61.

Byway includes package protection, a 100% Covid refund guarantee, free disruption & re-planning and on-demand WhatsApp support while you're away.

Or ask Railbookers to arrange for you

Railbookers are a train travel specialist who can put together a tour or holiday for you as a package, including rail travel, hotels & transfers.  On their website you'll find a range of suggested tours & holidays which can be varied or customised to your own requirements.  And as you're booking a package, they'll take care of you if anything happens to one part of the itinerary such as a strike or delay.

Their two most popular Swiss holidays are Classic Bernina Express & Glacier Express which includes train travel from the UK to Switzerland so no flying necessary, and Switzerland's Lakes & Mountains which they can customise for you with train travel between the UK & Switzerland rather than flights, just call them & ask.

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Or ask Tailor Made Rail to arrange it

Tailor Made Rail also offers packages from the UK to Switzerland by train which can be customised your own requirements, one-way or round trip, with any stopovers you want.  Or they can organise a trip entirely based on your own requirements, indeed they welcome complex itineraries!  As it's a package, they'll take care of you if anything happens on one part of the trip, for example, a national strike.  They're TTA-protected - like ATOL, but not only for agencies that sell air travel.

Call their dedicated seat61 phone line 020 3778 1461 and quote seat 61 when booking.  From outside the UK call +44 20 3778 1461.  Lines open 09:00-17:30 Monday-Friday.  Their website is www.tailormaderail.com/destinations/switzerland .

Escorted tours to Switzerland by train

If you'd prefer to go to Switzerland on an escorted tour with a convivial group of travellers rather than travelling solo, here are the two UK companies which arrange escorted tours by train from the UK to destinations all over Europe on various dates through the year.  Both companies are part of the same group.

How to buy tickets by phone

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London to Geneva

Option 1, london to geneva via paris.

Take Eurostar from London to Paris with cafe-bar & free WiFi.  Change trains & stations in Paris by metro or taxi , then take a TGV-Lyria high-speed train from Paris to Geneva, also with cafe-bar and free WiFi.

For the first part of the journey, the Paris-Geneva TGVs use the TGV-Sud Est line at up to 300 km/h (186 mph).  They then slow right down over classic lines through beautiful French mountain scenery for the rest of the run to Geneva, past pretty French villages, mountain forests, dramatic viaducts and scenic lakes, see photos of the journey below .  Sit back with a glass of wine and enjoy the scenic stress-free alternative to flying to Geneva.  Why not book an earlier Eurostar and have lunch at the fabulous Train Bleu restaurant at the Gare de Lyon?

Paris to Geneva by TGV-Lyria starts at €29 each way in 2nd class or €51 in 1st class.

  • To buy tickets, see the instructions above .

Eurostar trains link London & Paris in 2h20, travelling at up to 300 km/h (186 mph).  There are two bar cars, power sockets at all seats and free WiFi.  Standard Premier and Business Premier fares include a light meal with wine (or breakfast, on departures before 11:00).  There's a 30-minute minimum check-in as all border formalities are carried out before you board the train.  More about Eurostar & check-in procedure .  St Pancras station guide .  Paris Gare du Nord station guide .  How to cross Paris by metro or taxi .

All TGV-Lyria trains are now 320km/h (199 mph) double-deck TGV Duplex like the one shown below.  TGV-Lyria trains have 3 classes:  Standard class (2nd), standard premiere (1st class) and business premiere (1st class with hot meal & drinks included in the fare).  There's a cafe-bar car selling drinks & snacks.  There are power points for mobiles & laptops at all seats in all classes.  Lyria is a consortium of the French and Swiss national railways.  More about TGV-Lyria .  Paris Gare de Lyon station guide .  Geneva station guide .

In 2010 they shaved another 15-20 minutes off the Paris-Geneva journey time by rebuilding the amazing 65km single-track Haut-Bugey line from Bourg en Bresse to Bellegarde.  This section of line dates from 1877-1882, but local traffic had declined and the line was partially closed in 1990.  However, a joint French-Swiss project gave it a new lease of life, rebuilt to mainline standards and reborn as a key link in the TGV network.  It shortens the distance between Paris & Geneva by 47km, trains previously had to detour south via Culoz.  The wonderful Haut-Bugey line takes Paris-Geneva TGVs at low speed through some great mountainous terrain, some of it inaccessible by road, through some 11 tunnels and over 80 bridges & viaducts including the spectacular Cize-Bolozon viaduct over the Ain gorge, a structure partly blown up by the French resistance in 1944 (it took 5 years to repair the damage after the war).  Relax and enjoy the journey!

The TGV leaves the high-speed line and slows right down to join the Haut-Bugey Line.  Just after a short tunnel the train crosses the spectacular Cize-Bolozon viaduct over the Ain gorge (above), the major structure on the Haut-Bugey line.  The best view from the viaduct is on the left hand side of the train, pictured above.

More scenery as the TGV from Paris to Geneva heads through the hills along the river valley between Bourg en Bresse & Bellegarde.  The best views are on the right hand side, so keep a good lookout, although you can't pick sides when booking.

Nearing Switzerland, the train passes a lake, probably the Lac de Nantua.

Option 2, London to Geneva via Lille & Lyon

This takes a bit longer than going via Paris, and usually costs a bit more.  But it avoids crossing Paris, with two easy same-station changes, at Lille and Lyon.  If you have heavy luggage, kids or mobility problems, it's a good option.

Times may vary, check for your dates using www.raileurope.com , www.thetrainline.com or www.sncf-connect.com .  Don't buy Eurostar tickets until you have confirmed onward train times.  Eurostar doesn't run on 25 December.

London to Lille by Eurostar starts at £52 one-way, £78 return standard class or £97 one-way, £168 return in standard premier (1st class).

Lille to Lyon by TGV starts at €20 each way.

Lyon to Geneva by TER costs €29.60 each way, fixed price, no reservation necessary or possible.

Eurostar & TGV fares are dynamic & vary like air fares, so book ahead.  On Eurostar & TGV, children under 4 go free, children under 12 travel at a child rate.  On Swiss domestic trains, children under 6 go free, children under 16 at half price.

1. London to Lille by Eurostar

Eurostar trains link London & Lille in 1h22, travelling at up to 300 km/h (186 mph).  There are two bar cars, power sockets at all seats and free WiFi.  Standard Premier and Business Premier fares include a light meal with wine (or breakfast, on departures before 11:00).  There's a 30-minute minimum check-in as all border formalities are carried out before you board the train.  More about Eurostar & check-in procedure .  St Pancras station guide .  Lille Europe station guide & tips on changing trains .

2. Lille to Lyon by TGV

TGV or Train á Grande Vitesse is French Railways high-speed train, with 1st & 2nd class and a cafe-bar.  They come in various types, some single-deck, some double-deck TGV Duplex, you could get either on cross-France routes from Lille.  Most have power sockets at seats, most now have free WiFi.  The photos below show a single-deck TGV with the Christian Lacroix designer interior.  The direct TGVs from Lille by-pass Paris on a high-speed avoiding line via Charles de Gaulle Airport station.  More about TGV .  Lyon Part Dieu station guide .

3. Lyon to Geneva by TER regional train

These run every couple of hours, no reservation necessary or possible, you sit where you like.  There's some nice scenery between Lyon & Geneva, too.  More about Lyon to Geneva TER trains .  Lyon Part Dieu station guide .  Geneva station guide .

London to Bern

Taking the train is the stress-free and environmentally-sound way from London to Bern.  Eurostar links London & Paris in 2h20 from £52 one-way or £78 return.  High speed TGV-Lyria trains link Paris with Basel in 3h04 from €29 each way - change in Basel for a Swiss intercity train to Bern taking 58 minutes.  TGV-Lyrias have standard class (2nd class), standard premiere (1st class) and business premiere (1st class with flexible fares and at-seat meal & wine included).  There's a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  You can find a seat numbering plan & other useful information at www.tgv-lyria.com .  Lyria is a consortium of the French and Swiss national railways.  What's it like on board a TGV-Lyria? .  For the ferry alternative, see here .

Why not catch an earlier Eurostar and have lunch at the famous Train Bleu restaurant on the main concourse?  It's an experience in itself.

Paris to Basel by TGV-Lyria starts at €29 each way in 2nd class or €51 in 1st class.

Basel to Bern costs CHF 40 (£30) each way 2nd class.

London to Lausanne , Montreux, Gstaad

Taking the train is an enjoyable and environmentally-friendly way to get from London to Lausanne & western Switzerland.  Take Eurostar from London to Paris in just 2h20 from £52, then a high-speed TGV-Lyria train from Paris to Lausanne in only 3h40 from €29 each way.  City centre to city centre, no baggage fees, no extra to pay to get to and from airports, and infants under 4 go free.

The TGV-Lyria travels at up to 300 km/h (186 mph) along the TGV Sud-Est high-speed line, then branches off at lower speed through pretty hills around Dijon and across rural France into Switzerland.  Frequent Swiss trains, running like clockwork, link Lausanne with Vevey, Montreux, Aigle, Martigny, & Sion.  Change at Montreux for the scenic Golden Pass route to Gstaad.  Take a bottle of wine, put your feet up and enjoy the ride.  On TGV-Lyria, business première fares include a complimentary meal and wine served at your seat.  What's it like on a TGV-Lyria train? .  For the ferry alternative, see here .

How to read these timetables   You read downwards, each column is a journey option you can take.  You change trains at each grey bar.

Why not book an earlier Eurostar and have lunch in Paris at the celebrated Train Bleu restaurant inside the Gare de Lyon?

The 14:18, 16:18 Paris-Lausanne TGVs & 09:45, 13:45 Lausanne-Paris TGVs run via Geneva, see the scenery photos in the Paris-Geneva section .

Connections to Vevey, Montreux, Sion, Martigny

Paris to Lausanne by TGV-Lyria starts at €29 each way in 2nd class or €51 in 1st class.

Lausanne to Montreux CHF 6.30 (£5) each way 2nd class;  Lausanne to Gstaad CHF 33 (£25) each way 2nd class, CHF 58 (£44) 1st class.

Above, the train runs along the shores of Lake Léman between Lausanne & Montreux.  Taken from the train.

London to Interlaken & region

It's easy to travel by train from the UK to Interlaken and the Jungfrau region.  Take Eurostar to Paris in only 2h20 from £52 one-way or £78 return, then a 300 km/h (186 mph) TGV-Lyria from Paris to Basel in just 3h05 from €29 each way.  Regular Swiss InterCity trains run from Basel through the mountains and along the lake shore to Interlaken Ost in 1h58.  No airports, no flights, the train ride is a chance to chill out.

TGV-Lyria trains have 3 classes, standard class (2nd class), standard première (1st class) & business première (1st class with a meal & wine served at your seat included in the fare).  There's a cafe-bar, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  Take a bottle of wine, put your feet up and enjoy the ride!  TGV-Lyria is a consortium of the French and Swiss railways.  For the ferry alternatives, see here .

Interlaken is at the centre of the Jungfrau region, with narrow-gauge local trains into the mountains to ski resorts such as Grindelwald at the foot of the Eiger, and Lauterbrunnen at the foot of the Jungfrau.  The famous Jungfraubahn rack railway climbs the Jungfrau to the Top of Europe from both Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen.

Lauterbrunnen & Wengen: :  Half-hourly local trains link Interlaken Ost with Lauterbrunnen, journey time 20 minutes.  Change at Lauterbrunnen for Wengen, total journey time from Interlaken to Wengen is 46 minutes.  You can check times and fares using the journey planner at www.sbb.ch .   By train up the Jungfrau .

Basel to Interlaken is CHF 60 (£45) each way in 2nd class.  Basel to Grindelwald CHF 71 (£54) each way in 2nd class. 

London to Brig & Zermatt

Zermatt nestles at the foot of the imposing Matterhorn, at the head of the Mattertal valley.  It's a car-free resort which can only be reached by train.  Electric 'johnny cabs' act as taxis.

To reach Zermatt, hop on a Eurostar to Paris then take a TGV-Lyria high-speed train from Paris to Lausanne.  Hourly Swiss trains link Lausanne with Visp, where you board the little narrow-gauge branch line up the valley to Zermatt.  For the ferry alternatives via Harwich, Hull or Newcastle, see here .

For the best views of the scenery on the local line southbound from Brig or Visp to Zermatt, find a seat on the left-hand side of the train.  This narrow gauge train ascends the Mattertal Valley via a series of 'steps'.  The train uses conventional adhesion on the level sections and rack-and-pinion to climb the steep sections.

Lausanne to Zermatt costs CHF 80 (£60) one-way, CHF 160 (£120) return.

Let Railbookers arrange it for you

Hotels in zermatt.

The Monte Rosa Hotel is the most famous & historic place to stay if your budget allows.  This was the first hotel in Zermatt and it was from here that Edward Whymper set out on the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.  It's right in the centre of the town only 400m from the station, with a superb 9/10 review score.

Otherwise (assuming your budget won't stretch to the other top-notch place directly opposite the Monte Rosa, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof , opened in 1879), a much more affordable and down-to-earth choice close to the station in Zermatt's main street is the clean & comfortable Hotel Garni Testa Grigia .  Or just search booking.com , anything with a review score over 8.0 will be great.

Zermatt's famous Monte Rosa Hotel with plaque dedicated to Edward Whymper, see larger photo .

London to Chur & the Engadin

The area around St Moritz, Davos and Klosters has attracted visitors from the UK both for winter sports and summer holidays for over a century - and the journey by narrow-gauge train from Chur to St Moritz is one of the most scenic train rides in Switzerland, or indeed the world.  To get there by train from the UK, simply use any of the London-Zurich options shown in the London to Zurich section above , then use www.sbb.ch to find connections to St Moritz.  Two good options are shown below.  For the ferry alternative, see here .

London ► Chur, Davos, Klosters, St Moritz, every day

Cross Paris by taxi or metro to the Gare de Lyon , 2 stops on RER line D or 25 minutes by taxi.

St Moritz, Klosters, Davos, Chur ► London, every day

Railbookers are a train travel specialist who can put together a holiday or short break to Switzerland as a package, including rail travel, hotels & transfers.  On their website you'll find a range of suggested tours & holidays which can be varied or customised to your own requirements.  And as you're booking a package, they'll take care of you if anything happens to one part of the itinerary such as a strike or delay. 

Hotels in St Moritz

The Hotel Waldhaus am See is an easy 4 minutes walk from St Moritz railway station, see walking map .  It has friendly staff, a cosy, family-run atmosphere and the restaurant/breakfast room has a lovely view over the lake.  It's also about as affordable as hotels in St Moritz get.  Perfect!  Below, the view across the lake from the hotel, St Moritz station is visible on the right.

The Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl is a truly amazing hotel opened in 1907, perched on a 2,454m high mountain with spectacular views over the Engadin Valley, a short ride by train+funicular from St Moritz/Samedan/Pontresina.  I have never seen a more spectacular view out of any hotel window over breakfast

To reach the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl , take a local train from St Moritz to Punt Muragl Staz , see Muottas Muragl train route map , or you can get off the Glacier Express at Samedan (the stop before St Moritz) and take a local train to Punt Muragl .  It's then a 250m walk from either of these unstaffed halts to the lower station of the funicular railway which climbs up the mountain to the Hotel Muottas Muragl.  To check train times, simply use the journey planner at www.sbb.ch and run an enquiry from anywhere in Switzerland to Muottas Muragl , that's the name of the upper station of the funicular right next to the hotel.

London to Liechtenstein

Vaduz (the capital of Liechtenstein) has no rail station, but buses link it with Buchs & Sargans stations in Switzerland every 30 minutes, and with Feldkirch station in Austria every hour.  The website for all these bus services at www.lba.li .

For travel between Swiss cities & Vaduz, catch a train to Sargans, then the bus to Vaduz, Post .

You can check times & buy tickets between any Swiss city and Vaduz, Post at www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee), or at the Swiss Railways website www.sbb.ch .

For travel between Austrian cities & Vaduz, catch a train to Feldkirch, then the bus to Vaduz, Post .

You can check times & buy tickets between any Austrian city and Vaduz, Post at www.thetrainline.com (easy to use, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the Austrian Railways website www.oebb.at .

The main Zurich-Innsbruck railway cuts through Liechtenstein, but the expresses don't stop at any of the four local stations within the principality.  Schaan-Vaduz is the most important of these stations, served only by somewhat irregular Buchs-Feldkirch local trains.  You can check train times at www.sbb.ch but will need to look carefully for trains rather than buses - look for departures marked R or RE, not BUS.  Schaan-Vaduz Bahnhof is just 11 minutes by frequent bus from Vaduz itself.

London to Vaduz

Step 1, travel from London to Zurich by Eurostar & TGV-Lyria as shown above .

Step 2, take a regular Swiss domestic train from Zurich to Sargans, these run twice an hour, journey time 55-67 minutes, check times & prices at www.sbb.ch .  No reservation necessary, just turn up, buy a ticket and hop on the next train.

Step 3, catch a bus from outside Sargans station to Vaduz Post Office, every 30 minutes, journey time 32 minutes, check times at www.lba.li .  No reservation necessary, buy a ticket from the driver, fare around CHF 7, children under 16 half price.

London to Switzerland via Brussels

Going via Brussels takes significantly longer than going via Paris as shown above , but it avoids having to change trains & stations in Paris by metro or taxi.  The changes of train at Brussels Midi & Cologne Hbf are straightforward same-station changes taking only take a couple of minutes getting off one train and onto another.  This might be important to you if you have lots of luggage, kids, or a mobility issue.

London ► Basel

Option 1:  London depart 09:01 every day, arriving Basel SBB 18:47:   Leave London St Pancras by Eurostar at 09:01, arriving Brussels Midi at 12:05.  Make a quick change onto the 12:25 high-speed ICE from Brussels to Cologne, and change at Cologne Hbf onto another high-speed ICE to Basel SBB 18:47.

Option 2:  London depart 11:04 every day, arriving Basel SBB 20:47:   Leave London St Pancras by Eurostar at 11:04 arriving Brussels Midi at 14:05, make a quick & easy change (usually a simple cross-platform change on this departure) onto the 14:25 high-speed ICE from Brussels to Cologne and change at Cologne Hbf onto another high-speed ICE to Basel SBB arriving 20:47.

Change at Basel SBB for Zurich HB , Luzern and all other destinations in Switzerland.

Basel ► London

Option 1, departing Basel SBB at 07:13 every day, arriving London at 16:57:   Leave Basel SBB at 07:13 by high-speed ICE train to Cologne Hbf , change at Cologne onto another high-speed ICE train to Brussels Midi , change at Brussels onto the 15:56 Eurostar to London St Pancras , arriving 16:57.

Option 2, departing Basel SBB at 09:13 on Sundays, arriving London at 18:57:   Leave Basel SBB at 09:13 by high-speed ICE train to Cologne Hbf , change at Cologne onto another high-speed ICE train to Brussels Midi , change at Brussels onto the 17:56 Eurostar to London St Pancras , arriving 19:10.

Option 3, departing Basel SBB at 11:13 Mondays-Fridays, arriving London at 19:57:   Leave Basel SBB at 11:13 by high-speed ICE train to Cologne Hbf , change at Cologne Hbf onto another high-speed ICE train to Brussels Midi , change at Brussels onto the 18:52 Eurostar to London St Pancras , arriving 19:57.

Option 4, departing Basel SBB at 13:13 daily except Saturdays, arriving London at 21:57:   Leave Basel SBB at 13:13 by high-speed ICE train daily except Saturdays to Cologne, change at Cologne Hbf onto another high-speed ICE train to Brussels Midi , change at Brussels onto the 20:52 Eurostar to London St Pancras , arriving 21:57.

London to Brussels by Eurostar starts at £52 one-way or £78 return in standard class, £97 one-way, £140 return standard premier (1st class).

On Eurostar, children under 4 go free, children under 12 travel at a child rate.  On Brussels-Switzerland trains, children under 6 go free, children under 15 half price (but if booked at bahn.de, free when accompanying an adult on a Sparpreis fare).  On Swiss domestic trains, children under 6 go free, children under 16 at half price.  The more generous child age limits can be an advantage on this route!

Buy tickets from London to Switzerland at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com .

Anyone from any country can use www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com , in plain English, in €, £ or $, overseas credit cards no problem.  There's a small booking fee.

Tip:   To get the route via Brussels, click via (Trainline) or More options (Raileurope) and enter Brussels Midi as a via station.

You print your own ticket, or you can load the Eurostar ticket into the Eurostar app, and show the DB ticket on your laptop or phone.

Booking opens up to 6 months ahead, less than this when the mid-December timetable change intervenes.  More about when booking opens .

Booking tips

Fares are dynamic like air fares, so book early for the cheapest prices and avoid busy days such as Fridays or Sunday afternoons.

To get the route via Brussels, click via (Trainline) or More options (Raileurope) and enter Brussels Midi as a via station.

Is it a through ticket?

No, there are no through tickets from London any more, DB's Sparpreis London fares were discontinued in March 2020 .  www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com will seamlessly sell you a Eurostar ticket to Brussels plus an onward ticket from Brussels to anywhere in Switzerland.

One-way or round trip?

On Eurostar , return fares are significantly cheaper than two one-ways.  On German & Swiss trains, returns are simply two one-ways.  So for a round trip you should book London to Switzerland & back as a return journey, or for more control over the booking, book London-Brussels as a return journey to benefit a Eurostar return fare, add to basket, then book Brussels to Switzerland one way, add to basket, then Switzerland to Brussels one-way, add to basket & check out.

Seat reservations

About the 20-minute connections between Eurostar & ICEs at Brussels Midi

The slick 20-minute connection in Brussels between Eurostar and an onward ICE, sometimes a little less than this, is usually a recognised connection which lots of people make.  It's not usually a problem, especially if you use the Brussels Midi short cut between platforms .

Even though the system sells you separate tickets either side of Brussels, you are protected by the Railteam Promise/HOTNAT so if there's a delay and you miss the connection you will be allowed to travel on later onwards trains at no extra charge.

The system is programmed to know which connections are acceptable and which are too tight - if you intend booking your Eurostar and ICE tickets separately (which I often do to check prices for Eurostar and onwards trains separately, and to retain more control over the booking) it's wise to run a London-Cologne enquiry first just to check that the system does indeed recognise that specific Eurostar as connecting with that specific onward ICE, on that specific date.

How to buy a connecting ticket from other UK towns & cities:  See the advice on special add-on tickets here .

Another way to buy tickets

This is a little more work, but no booking fee.  Obviously, do a dry run on both sites first to check availability & prices.

Before booking for real, check that your outward Eurostar & ICE are indeed a recognised connection by checking that they appear together when you run a London to Cologne enquiry at int.bahn.de , as explained in the paragraph about the 20-minute connections in Brussels in the previous section.

Step 1, book the Eurostar from London to Brussels (and back, if returning) at www.eurostar.com and print your own ticket, or load it into the Eurostar app to show on your phone.

Eurostar return fares are significantly less than two one-ways, so if you're coming back, make sure you book this as a round trip.  After booking you can use the Eurostar Manage Booking system to select an exact seat on Eurostar .

Step 2, book from Brussels to Basel, Zurich or anywhere in Switzerland at the German Railways website int.bahn.de .

You print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone.  A round trip is just two one-ways, so book one way at a time as it's easier.  Look for journeys with the fewest changes.

I recommend registering when prompted so you can log in and check your bookings or re-print tickets at any time.

An advantage of booking direct with int.bahn.de is that you can select an exact seat on ICE trains from a seating plan.

Take the Rhine Valley scenic route

Booking engines normally route you via the modern Cologne-Frankfurt high-speed line as this is obviously fastest.  However, if you don't mind the extra hour, you can take the original, classic Rhine Valley line, snaking along the River Rhine past castles, vineyards and the famous Lorelei Rock.  Learn more about the classic Rhine Valley route here .

To book tickets via the Rhine Valley route, simply add Koblenz Hbf as a stopover.  If using www.raileurope.com , click More options and enter Koblenz Hbf, leaving duration zero.  If using int.bahn.de , click Stopovers and enter Koblenz Hbf leaving length of stay as 00:00.

What's the journey like?

1. London to Brussels by Eurostar

Eurostar trains link London & Brussels in just 2 hours, travelling at up to 300 km/h (186 mph).  There are two bar cars, power sockets at all seats and free WiFi.  Standard Premier and Business Premier fares include a light meal with wine (or breakfast, on departures before 11:00).  There's a 30-minute minimum check-in as all border formalities are carried out before you board the train.  More about Eurostar & check-in procedure .  St Pancras station guide .  Brussels Midi station guide & short cut for changing trains in Brussels .

2. Brussels to Cologne & Cologne to Switzerland by ICE3

Germany's superb ICEs have a bistro-restaurant car, power sockets at all seats & free WiFi.  In 1st class, bistro orders are taken at your seat.  50 minutes after leaving Brussels the ICE calls at Liège, where you can admire the impressive station designed by celebrity architect Santiago Calatrava.  As you approach Cologne Hbf you'll see the twin towers of Cologne Cathedral on the right, next to the station.  More about ICE3 trains .  Brussels Midi station guide .  Cologne Hbf station guide .

London to Switzerland by ferry from Harwich

You might prefer the idea of cruising overnight in a comfy en suite cabin on the Stena Line superferry ( watch the video !), then taking a superb German ICE train to Switzerland next day, and this route is useful If you live in East Anglia, want to avoid the Channel Tunnel, if the French are on strike again, or if all the cheap Eurostar fares have sold out.  It's one of the routes shown in dark blue on the route map above .

Incidentally, I don't recommend Dover-Calais.  Although it's more direct, it's has no through ticketing and long walks or taxis are required between station & port in both Dover & Calais.  The Harwich-Hoek route has seamless train/ferry connections & one ticket covers the British train and the ferry.

London, Cambridge & Harwich ► Switzerland

Switzerland ► harwich, cambridge & london.

Day 1, travel from Switzerland to Utrecht by train.

You can leave Basel SBB at 10:13 by high-speed ICE train to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf arriving at 13:08.  Change in Frankfurt onto the 13:26 high-speed ICE train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Utrecht Centraal, arriving 17:23. 

Times may vary, but it's always possible to do this journey with just 1 change.  Check times & prices from almost anywhere in Switzerland to Utrecht at int.bahn.de ( Tip:   Click Stopovers and enter Frankfurt(Main)Hbf).

Alternatively, you could leave Switzerland the previous evening on the new Nightjet sleeper train from Zurich HB & Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraal overnight in an economical couchette or private sleeper, and spend the day exploring Amsterdam, see here for details .

Day 1, travel from Utrecht to London overnight by Stena Line Rail & Sail .

You take a frequent Dutch intercity train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexander and change there onto the frequent metro to Hoek van Holland Haven. 

At Hoek, the ferry terminal is right next to the station.  Taking the 10:13 from Basel gives you plenty of time to connect with the overnight ferry, so you could stop off in Utrecht or Rotterdam for dinner.  Just make sure you reach Hoek before 21:00, ferry check-in closes 45 minutes before sailing time.

At Hoek van Holland, check in at the Stena Line desk then walk onto the luxurious superferry Stena Britannica and sail overnight to Harwich in a snug private cabin with shower, toilet & satellite TV.

The ferry sails from Hoek at 22:00 and arrives at Harwich International at 06:30 next morning, UK time.

In the morning on Day 2, Take a train from Harwich to London Liverpool Street arriving around 08:56, or from Harwich to Cambridge arriving 09:41 (10:39 on Sundays).  See the Stena Line Rail & Sail page for full details .

; ; How to buy tickets

Step 1, buy a Stena Line Rail & Sail ticket from London to Hoek van Holland as shown on the Stena Line Rail & Sail page .

Buy the metro ticket from Hoek van Holland to Rotterdam Alexander as shown on that page.

Step 1, London to Holland by train & ferry

A train takes you from London's Liverpool Street station directly to the ferry terminal at Harwich.  You walk off the train, into the terminal, get your boarding card & cabin key at the Stena Line check-in desk and walk straight onto the overnight ferry to Hoek van Holland.  The superferry Stena Britannica is the largest ferry of its kind in the world.  The journey from London to Holland is explained in detail on the Stena Line Rail & Sail page .  See the video .

The Stena Britannica at boarding at Harwich, a floating hotel with private cabins, restaurant, bar, lounges, shop & kennels.

Above left, a standard outside cabin.  Larger photo .   360º photo .  Above right, the Stena Plus lounge with complimentary red & white wine, tea, coffee & snacks.

Above left, the bar on 9 deck. Above right, a Captain's Class cabin with complimentary minibar, toilet & shower.

Step 2, from Holland across Germany to Switzerland by ICE high-speed train

At Hoek van Holland, you walk off the ship, through passport control and straight onto the station for the frequent metro train to Rotterdam Alexander.  Change at Rotterdam Alexander for a train to Utrecht Centraal.  Then take a superb German ICE train from Utrecht to Cologne and on to Switzerland.   More about ICE trains .

London to Switzerland via Portsmouth

This route is ideal if you live on the south coast.  It's also a good alternative to Eurostar from London if you want to avoid the Channel Tunnel or if Eurostar is expensive (for example, at short notice) - although the train/ferry/train transfers are much easier via Harwich & Hoek van Holland as stations & ferry terminals are integrated, on the Portsmouth-Caen route a taxi transfer is needed between train & ferry in Portsmouth, and a bus or taxi transfer in Caen.

Step 1, travel from London or Portsmouth to Paris overnight by train & ferry .

You leave London around 18:00 by train to Portsmouth, take a taxi to the Continental Ferry Port and sail overnight from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries, sleeping in a cosy private cabin with shower & toilet 22:45-06:45.  Next morning, transfer to Caen station by bus or taxi and take a train into Paris St Lazare , arriving around 11:05.

Step 2, travel from Paris to Switzerland on any afternoon train.

Look up Paris-Switzerland trains at www.raileurope.com or www.thetrainline.com (both easy to use, in €, £ or $, small booking fee) or www.sncf-connect.com (in €, more fiddly).  Just make sure you allow at least 2hours between trains in Paris.

Scotland & North to Switzerland

If you live in the North of England or Scotland, option 1 is to take a train up to London and travel from London to Switzerland as described above.  This may well be the quickest & easiest option.  Here's some advice on buying connecting train tickets to London .  If you live in Scotland, the Caledonian Sleepers will get you up to London in time for a morning Eurostar & afternoon TGV to Switzerland.

But consider option 2, by-passing London by taking a luxurious overnight cruise ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam run by DFDS Seaways or a similar overnight ferry from Hull to Rotterdam run by P&O Ferries , then taking a fast comfortable train to Switzerland.

Scotland & the North ► Amsterdam ► Switzerland

Day 1, take a train to either Hull or Newcastle, whichever is most convenient for where you live.

In Hull, transfer to P&O ferry terminal and sail overnight from Hull to Rotterdam by P&O cruise ferry, with bus/train connection to Rotterdam Centraal & Amsterdam Centraal.  The ferry has bars, restaurants & cosy en suite cabins.  For details of schedule, fares & tickets, see the Hull-Rotterdam page .

In Newcastle, transfer to the DFDS ferry terminal at North Shields and sail overnight from Newcastle to Amsterdam by DFDS Seaways cruise ferry.  The ferry has bars, restaurants & cosy en suite cabins.  For details of schedule, fares & tickets see the Newcastle-Amsterdam page .

Day 2, travel by fast comfortable train from Rotterdam Centraal or Amsterdam Centraal to anywhere you like in Switzerland.  You can easily check train times & prices at the German Railways website int.bahn.de - just make sure you allow plenty of time, both to cover any likely delay to the ferry and for the bus transfers from ferry terminal to station.  I suggest booking trains leaving around midday.

Switzerland ► Amsterdam ► Scotland & the North

Day 1, take a Swiss train from anywhere in Switzerland to Rotterdam Centraal (for P&O to Hull) or to Amsterdam Centraal (for DFDS to Newcastle), you can check times & prices at the German Railways website int.bahn.de .  Just remember to allow plenty of time, meaning hours not minutes, for any likely delay to the train, for the bus transfer to the ferry terminal, and for the ferry check-in.

Alternatively, you could leave Switzerland the previous evening on the new Nightjet sleeper train from Zurich HB & Basel SBB to Amsterdam Centraal in an economical couchette or private sleeper, and spend the day exploring Amsterdam, see here for details .

Day 1 early evening, transfer by DFDS bus from Amsterdam Centraal to IJmuiden (for the DFDS ferry to Newcastle) or by P&O bus from Rotterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Europoort for the P&O ferry to Hull.

Day 1 evening, sail overnight by luxurious cruise ferry from Rotterdam Europoort to Hull with P&O Ferries or from IJmuiden to Newcastle with DFDS, whichever UK port is most convenient for where you live, arriving next morning (day 2).  Transfer to the station and take a train home. 

For details of timetables, fares & how to buy tickets from Amsterdam to the UK via these ferry routes, see the Hull-Rotterdam page or the Newcastle-Amsterdam page .

Fares & how to buy tickets

To check train fares and buy train tickets to Hull or Newcastle , use www.nationalrail.co.uk or any train operator website such as tfw.wales .

To check ferry fares & book the ferry online, go to www.dfds.com (Newcastle-Amsterdam), www.poferries.com (Hull-Rotterdam).

To check train times & prices and to buy tickets from Rotterdam or Amsterdam to any station in Switzerland, use the German Railways website int.bahn.de .  You print your own ticket.

1. Newcastle to Amsterdam (DFDS) or Hull to Rotterdam (P&O) by overnight cruise ferry

Both ferries have private en suite cabins, restaurants, bars, cinema, a floating hotel.  If travelling with DFDS from Newcastle, a transfer bus takes you from IJmuiden ferry terminal to Amsterdam Centraal station next morning.  If travelling with P&O from Hull, a transfer bus takes you from Rotterdam Europoort ferry terminal to Rotterdam Centraal , from where frequent Dutch trains run to Utrecht.

2.  From Holland across Germany to Switzerland by ICE high-speed train

Take an ICE train from Amsterdam or Utrecht to Cologne or Frankfurt, then another ICE to Basel, Zurich with connections all over Switzerland.  There are power sockets at all seats, free WiFi and a bistro-restaurant serving drinks, snacks and meals.  More about ICE trains .

G uidebooks

Buy from amazon.co.uk or amazon.com.

Alternatively, you can download just the chapters or areas you need in .PDF format from the Lonely Planet Website , from around £2.99 or US$4.95 a chapter.

European Rail Timetable & maps

Traveller's Railway Map of Europe - buy online

Rail Map Europe is the map I recommend, covering all of Europe from Portugal in the west to Moscow & Istanbul in the east, Finland in the north to Sicily & Athens in the south.  Scenic routes & high-speed lines are highlighted.  See an extract from the map .  Buy online at www.europeanrailtimetable.eu (shipping worldwide) or at www.amazon.co.uk (UK addresses).

Hotels in Switzerland

In Zurich , for something special, look no further than the superb Hotel Schweizerhof , located right next to Zurich station.  One of my favourite hotels, they'll even send a uniformed commissionaire to meet you at the station and carry your bags across the road.

In St Moritz , The Hotel Waldhaus am See is an easy 4 minutes walk from St Moritz railway station, see walking map .  It has friendly staff, a cosy, family-run atmosphere and the restaurant/breakfast room has a lovely view over the lake.  It's also about as affordable as hotels in St Moritz get.  Alternatively, the Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl is a truly amazing place to stay perched on the top of a mountain, with clean simple and (for Switzerland) inexpensive rooms.  It's reached via the Muottas Muragl funicular railway from Punt Muragl station, between Pontresina & St Moritz.

In Zermatt , The Monte Rosa Hotel is the most famous place to stay if your budget allows.  It was from here that Edward Whymper set out on the first successful ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.  It's in the centre of the town 400m from the station with a superb 9/10 review score.  Otherwise (if your budget won't stretch to the deluxe Grand Hotel Zermatterhof , opened in 1879), a much more affordable choice close to the station in Zermatt's main street is the clean & comfortable Hotel Garni Testa Grigia .

Hotels in Paris near the station

Recommended hotels near the Gare du Nord:   Libertel Gare du Nord Suede (5 min walk from Gare du Nord, 2-star, doubles €135), 25 Hours Terminus Nord (formerly the Mercure Terminus Nord, now refurbished in a decidedly funky style, 3-star, directly across the road from the station);  Art Hotel (3-star);  Avalon Hotel (2-star);  Hotel Cambrai (5 min walk from Gare du Nord, 1-star).

Recommended hotels near the Gare de Lyon:   Mercure Paris Gare de Lyon (part of the station itself next to the clock tower, 4-star, see the photo below);  the Hotel Terminus Lyon (right in front of the station, 3-star);  the Novotel Paris Gare de Lyon (opposite the station, 4-star);  Mistral Hotel (800m from Gare de Lyon, 1-star);  Hotel 26 Faubourg (5 min walk from Gare de Lyon, 2-star);

The Mercure Hotel entrance, next to the Gare de Lyon's famous clock tower.  Handy for early train departures!

AirBnB:  www.airbnb.com

www.airbnb.com began in 2008 when two designers who had space to share hosted three travellers looking for a place to stay.  AirBnB is a platform which connects hosts with guests, so you can now book a room in people's homes, or an apartment, flat or house which people want to rent out.  It can be nicer than a hostel, cheaper than many hotels.

Backpacker hostels: www.hostelworld.com

www.hostelworld.com :  If you're on a tight budget, don't forget about backpacker hostels.  Hostelworld offers online booking of cheap private rooms or dorm beds in backpacker hostels in Paris and most other European cities at rock-bottom prices.

Holidays to Switzerland by train

If you want a holiday to Switzerland by train not plane, but want someone else to organise all the train tickets & hotels for you, several specialist companies do just that, for a holiday with no airport hassles and no long days in cramped coach seats on motorways.  Railbookers offer custom-made individual holidays with departure on any date you like, whereas Rail Discoveries & Great Rail Journeys offer escorted tours with specific departure dates.

Railbookers, railbookers.co.uk

Railbookers are a train travel specialist who can put together a tour or holiday for you as a package, including rail travel, hotels & transfers.  On their website you'll find a range of suggested tours & holidays which can be varied or customised to your own requirements.  And as you're booking a package, they'll take care of you if anything happens to one part of the itinerary such as a strike or delay.  They get very positive reviews.  For example, they can do a 2-night short break to Geneva or a 4-night trip including the famous Glacier Express and the equally amazing Bernina Express.

Tailor Made Rail, tailormaderail.com

Rail discoveries, raildiscoveries.com.

Rail Discoveries offers several train-based tours to Switzerland, with 3* hotels and travel from London by Eurostar and high-speed TGV.  For example, they offer an 8-day tour combining Mont Blanc with the amazing Glacier Express (see the Glacier Express page ).  Check details & prices online at www.raildiscoveries.com , then book online or call 01904 730 727 .

Great Rail Journeys, greatrail.com

GRJ offers five-star inclusive tours to Switzerland, with 1st class train travel and 5* hotels.  Their most popular tour combines 1st class overland travel from London to Switzerland by Eurostar & high-speed TGV with a ride on the famous narrow-gauge Glacier Express , which runs right across Switzerland from St Moritz to Zermatt through spectacular scenery.  Tours depart regularly throughout much of the year.  Check the tour details & prices online, then call 01904 527120 to book or use their online booking form .

Travel insurance & other tips

Always take out travel insurance.

You should take out travel insurance with at least £1m or preferably £5m medical cover from a reliable insurer.  It should cover trip cancellation and loss of cash & belongings up to a reasonable limit.  These days, check you're covered for covid-19-related issues, and use an insurer whose cover isn't invalidated by well-meant but excessive Foreign Office travel advice against non-essential travel. An annual policy is usually cheapest even for just 2 or 3 trips a year, I have an annual policy with Staysure.co.uk myself.  Don't expect travel insurance to bail you out of every missed connection, see the advice on missed connections here .  Here are some suggested insurers, I get a little commission if you buy through these links, feedback always welcome.

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Get an eSIM with mobile data package

Don't rely on WiFi, download an eSIM with a European mobile data package and stay connected.  Most newer mobile phones can download a virtual SIM including iPhone 11 & later, see device compatibility list .  There's no need to buy a physical SIM card!  Maya.net is a reliable eSIM data retailer with a 4.5 out of 5 Trustpilot rating and a range of packages including unlimited data .

Get a Curve card for foreign travel

Most banks give you a poor exchange rate then add a foreign transaction fee on top.  A Curve MasterCard means no foreign transaction fees and gives you the mid-market exchange rate, at least up to a certain limit, £500 per month as I write this.  The money you spend on your Curve card goes straight onto one of your existing debit or credit cards.  And you can get a Curve card for free.

How it works:   1. Download the Curve app for iPhone or Android .  2. Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve MasterCard - they send to the UK and most European addresses.  3. Link your existing credit & debit cards to the app, you can link up to two cards with the free version of Curve, I link my normal debit card and my normal credit card.  4. Now use the Curve MasterCard to buy things online or in person or take cash from ATMs, exactly like a normal MasterCard. Curve does the currency conversion and puts the balance in your own currency onto whichever debit or credit card is currently selected in the Curve app.  You can even change your mind about which card it goes onto, within 14 days of the transaction.

I have a Curve Blue card myself, it means I can buy a coffee on a foreign station on a card without being stung by fees and lousy exchange rates, just by tapping the Curve card on their card reader.  The money goes through Curve to my normal debit card and is taken directly from my account (in fact I have the Curve card set up as payment card on Apple Pay on my iPhone, so can double-click my phone, let it do Face ID then tap the reader with the phone - even easier than getting a card out).  I get a little commission if you sign up to Curve, but I recommend it here because I think it's great.  See details, download the app and get a Curve card , they'll give you £5 cashback through that link.

Get a VPN for safe browsing.  Why you need a VPN

When travelling you may use free public WiFi which is often insecure.  A VPN encrypts your connection so it's always secure, even on unsecured WiFi.  It also means you can select the geographic location of the IP address you browse with, to get around geoblocking which a surprising number of websites apply.  See VPNs & why you need one explained .  ExpressVPN is a best buy with a 4.7 out of 5 Trustpilot ranking which I use myself - I've signed up as an ExpressVPN affiliate, and if you go with expressvpn.com using this link you should see a special deal, 3 months free with an annual subscription.  I also get some commission to help support this site.

Carry an Anker powerbank

Tickets, reservations, hotel bookings and Interrail or Eurail passes are often now held on your mobile phone.  You daren't let it run out of power, and you can't always rely on the phone's internal battery or on being near a power outlet.  I always carry an Anker powerbank which can recharge my phone several times over.  Buy from Amazon.co.uk or Buy from Amazon.com .

Touring cities?  Use hill walking shoes!

One of the best things I've done is swap my normal shoes for hill-walking shoes, in my case from Scarpa.  They're intended for hiking across the Pennines not wandering around Florence, but the support and cushioning for hiking works equally well when you're on your feet all day exploring foreign cities.  My feet used to give out first and limit my day, now the rest of me gives up before they do!

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Package Includes

  • 02 Nights accommodation in London
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Paris
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Zurich
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Milan
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Venice
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Florence
  • 02 Nights accommodation in Rome
  • Daily Breakfast
  • London Eye and Thames River Sightseeing Cruise
  • Paris City Tour, Seine River Cruise and Eiffel Tower
  • The Zurich Trolley Experience
  • Milan City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
  • Murano, Burano and Torcello Half-Day Sightseeing Tour
  • Florence City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica Half-Day Walking Tour
  • London to Paris Transfer by Eurail.
  • Paris to Zurich Transfer by Eurail.
  • Zurich to Milan Transfer by Eurail.
  • Milan to Venice Transfer by Eurail.
  • Venice to Florence Transfer by Eurail.
  • Florence to Rome Transfer by Eurail.
  • London airport to hotel transfer
  • Rome hotel to airport transfer

Itinerary Details - London, Paris, Zurich, Milan, Venice, Florence, Rome

Day 1: Airport to hotel transfer. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in London.

Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel.  Roll up, roll up. Get your combined tickets to two of London’s top attractions: a trip on the London Eye and a Thames River sightseeing cruise. You’ll save money on the deal and enjoy a day of panoramic sightseeing in London, the world’s greatest city. London Eye: The London Eye is one of the world’s tallest observation wheels, with views over London from more than 442 feet (135 meters) in the air. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it offers unrivalled panoramic vistas over London. Since opening at the turn of the century, the London Eye has become an iconic landmark, up there with Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and the Tower of London. It has been used as a backdrop in countless films and is loved by Britons and visitors alike. Thames River Sightseeing Cruise: The best way to see the sights and splendor of this great city is from the deck of a boat. Aboard the sightseeing cruise, you’ll travel in comfort and style past London’s world-famous landmarks. The boats have open upper decks for great sightseeing and comfortable lower saloons. Relax and enjoy the views, onboard commentary, light refreshments and full bar service as London’s famous sights glide by. The cruise departed from Waterloo Pier, but it’s a 40 minutes round tour only, with a guide giving a full (and amusing) explanation about London attractions and its river. The departure time can be defined when retrieving the tickets in the London Eye ticket desk. Overnight in London.

Day 3: London to Paris  Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Paris.

Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel. See Paris’ main attractions in a five-hour Paris city tour with a difference. Your sightseeing tour of Paris includes a tour across the city by coach, views of Paris from the water as you cruise along the Seine River, and lofty panoramas from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. You have a choice of four tour times – 9:00am, Noon, 2:45pm or 6:15pm – so you can plan your day to suit yourself. This comprehensive tour is a great way to get to know Paris if this is your first visit. Your coach tour across Paris takes in Place de la Concorde Square, the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, the western districts of Paris, the Palais de Chaillot and the Palais Bourbon (National Assembly). Overnight in Paris.

Day 5: Paris to Zurich Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the sights of Zurich aboard the unique Classic Trolley. This trolley, the first of its kind in Switzerland, is styled on those of yesteryear, but with all the comforts for today’s discerning traveler. A commentary is provided by state-of-the-art headsets and you can choose from eight languages. In two hours you will be taken through our beautiful city and shown the business and financial center, Bahnhofstrasse, the most important museums, a section of the Old Town, Fraumunster Church with its famous Chagall windows, historical Limmatquai, the University district, residential areas, beautiful hillside villas on the Zurichberg, as well as recreation areas and views of the Alps from Zurich’s vantage point on the lake. Overnight in Zurich.

Day 7: Zurich to Milan Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Milan.

Day 8: Breakfast at hotel. Discover Milan using two different tour routes! See all the main sights aboard an open-top double-decker bus and with 12 stops to choose from you can hop-on and hop-off all around the city. Your ticket is valid for 48 hours from the time of first use! Milano is the country’s economic engine room, home to Italy’s stock market and business centers. This stylish city is also the world’s design capital and rivals Paris as a leading fashion center. Overnight in Milan.

Day 9: Milan to Venice  Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Venice.

Day 10: Breakfast at hotel. Explore the famous islands of the Venice lagoon – Murano, Burano and Torcello – on a half-day excursion. You’ll see a glass-blowing display on Murano, shop for lace on Burano and visit Venice’s first church on the tranquil island of Torcello. This morning or afternoon tour is a great introduction to the magical islands of the Venetian lagoon. Boarding a comfortable motor boat, you’ll speed along the Venetian lagoon to Murano, famous for its glassware. During the visit you’ll explore shops, factories and watch the skilled glass-blowers as they create works of art. You’ll also have time to visit a museum showcasing the world-famous Murano glass. Overnight in Venice.

Day 11: Venice to Florence  Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Florence.

Day 12: Breakfast at hotel. There is no better way to see Florence than on this hop-on and hop-off double-decker bus. Stops along the tour route include the Cathedral, Santa Croce, San Marco, Piazzale Michelangelo and much, much more! Hop-on and off as many times as you like for a full day of sightseeing! In the romantic region of Tuscany lies the jewel city of the Renaissance, Florence. Surrounded by the Appenine mountain chain it lies in a fertile valley surrounded by the charming Tuscan vineyards and olive groves. The art galleries and museums of Florence are renowned throughout the world and holiday makers flock to admire the superb David of Michaelangelo, the Venus of Botticelli or the stunning Duomo with its marble facade.The city is not only culture however, it is also home to elegant boutique, tiny craft shops and tempting ice cream parlors with gelato served in every flavor under the sun. Overnight in Florence.

Day 13: Florence to Rome Transfer by Eurail. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Rome.

Day 14: Breakfast at hotel. Get much more out of your visit to St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican by taking a guided walking tour. St Peter’s and the Vatican Museums can be overwhelming, especially if this is your first visit, so allow your experienced guide to lead the way and share the history, architecture, and politics of the Vatican. As an added bonus, you’ll skip the long ticket lines when you visit the Vatican Museums (entrance fees payable direct on the day of travel). On your morning, afternoon or evening guided walking tour of Christian Rome’s most inspirational sites, you’ll explore the world’s smallest country, its largest church and an impressive collection of fine art. A highlight of the tour is the famous Sistine Chapel and its collection of frescoes begun in 1508 by Michelangelo. You’ll see the master’s best known fresco, the Last Judgement, covering one entire wall of the chapel. However, the Vatican is not all gold, pomp and stateliness – it has a history full of dark tales of deceit and even lust! A world of discovery awaits you as your expert guide brings the Vatican and its stories alive.  Overnight in Rome

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London - Paris - Lucerne - Zurich - Munich by Train

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This 10 night sample itinerary includes:.

  • Flight into London and out of Munich
  • Hotel for 2 nights in London
  • Eurostar Train from London to Paris
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Paris
  • Train from Paris to Lucerne
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Lucerne
  • Train from Lucerne to Zurich
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Zurich
  • Train form Zurich to Munich
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Munich
  • The Eurostar does not have guaranteed availability at Christmas, we suggest selecting air between Paris and London during this time

Experience the best European sophistication and the new and trendy development in the new era with this amazing package across England , France , Switzerland and Germany . Visit London (a world center of theatre, art, music, literature and culture. It's also a city of colorful markets, great shopping, green open spaces and a cosmopolitan culture), next visit Paris (the City of Light is the world's most visited capital), continue in Switzerland, visiting Lucerne and Zurich and finally go to Munich (it is famous for its annual Oktoberfest beer celebration). These destinations are connected by trains. This is a flexible package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

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American travelers cannot get enough of England, and to this day it consistently ranks in the three most popular European countries in terms of visitors per year. Nearly everyone visits London, one of the world`s most important cities and the epicenter of what was once a vast world empire, but England should definitely be explored in-depth, from the charm of the Cotswolds to the seaside resorts on the English Channel and the Irish Sea to the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the Westcountry. England is a country where the present day and over a millennia of history routinely intersect.

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France remains one of the worlds most talked-about and written-about destinations. Whether the romance of Paris sweeps you off your feet or you fall gently for the relaxed life of Provence, France is a place for lovers, and will leave you spellbound. Paris is undoubtedly one of the world's great cities, with enough monuments, museums, restaurants, theatres and shows to last a lifetime. The northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany are steeped in history while the Loire Valley is world famous for its châteaux. And there is more to explore.

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Switzerland is a pristine country of lakes, mountains and forests. The best known of the continent`s mountain ranges, the Alpine chain, runs through most of Switzerland and provides the majority of the country`s magnificent natural sights. In the summer, towns such as Interlaken become green mountain centers for walking and mountaineering, and there are few places more naturally beautiful in the whole of Europe. Zurich, Geneva, Bern and Lucerne are models of Swiss efficiency, offering a wealth of perfectly serene history. Less busy are the lakeside resorts, including fashionable Montreux on Lake Geneva.

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Germany 's landscape is straight from the Fairy tales: castles, deep dark forests and mythical rivers. The German landscapes are extraordinarily diverse, with graceful big-city appeal, small picture-postcard towns, pagan-inspired harvest festivals, a wealth of art and culture, and the perennial pleasures of huge tracts of forest, delightful castles and fine wine and beer. From Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire to the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, no other nation has molded Europe the way Germany has - for better or worse.

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London offers everything! Iconic landmarks, centuries of history, world-class shopping and achingly cool fashion, arts and food scenes. A 40-minute walk along the South Bank will take you past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge. There are eight Royal Parks to explore, and over 300 museums and galleries. It is home to 60 Michelin starred restaurants and fantastic street food. The evenings offer from high-end nightclubs of Chelsea and Mayfair to cool clubs in Soho and Camden. As for theatre, London's legendary West End boasts over 40 world-class theatres. Visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, the British Museum, Piccadilly Circus and so much more!

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Paris is regarded as one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and for good reason: the city assaults the senses; demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. Gaze at impressive monuments and savor its gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, and seafood. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with many of its major sights and museums within walking distance of each other. A world of discovery awaits in every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, there is so much to explore. Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe and so much more!

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Located at the north end of the Lake Lucerne within sight of Mount Pilatus and Rigi, Lucerne is a beautiful small city in the heartland of Switzerland. It abounds in narrow cobblestone streets, covered bridges, frescoed houses, and fountains. The city became a center of Swiss history and legend, and is the setting for the most memorable part of the legend of William Tell who shot an apple off of his son's head. Lucerne is also a great base from which to explore other famous Swiss sites. Explore the Old Town, Walk the Medieval Wooden Covered Bridges, Hike Mt Rigi or Mt Pilatus, Walk the Fortress Walls, Cruise on the Lake by boat, Visit the Lion Monument, Visit Jesuit Church, Visit the many Museums, Check out the Glacier Garden, take some pictures at the Bourbaki Panorama, and so much more!

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Zurich is a stunningly gorgeous with a beautifully-preserved old town, endless greenery, wondrous snow-capped mountains, fresh air, and crystal clear lake views. The city`s extraordinary museums, churches and galleries, confirm the city`s position as Switzerland's spiritual, if not political, capital. There is also a hip, less conventional side to Zurich. Zuri West, once the industrial section, has become the in spot over the last decade, with loft living, galleries, museums, experimental theater and clubs. Explore Lake Zurich, Old Town (Altstadt), Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), Uetliberg Mountain, Zoo Zurich, Lindenhofplatz, Bahnhofstrasse, Grossmunster, Church of Our Lady (Fraumunster), Rietberg Museum and so much more!

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Big-city style and rural charm, Alpine character and Mediterranean verve, art treasures and the Oktoberfest, traditional customs and high technology, beer gardens and haute cuisine, operas and cool bars; these are all ingredients that makes Bavaria's state capital so endlessly fascinating, and so popular with visitors from all over the world. Sprawling Munich is one of Germany's major cultural centers, second only to Berlin in terms of museums and theaters. It's also one of Germany's most festive cities, and its location, at the foot of the Alps, is idyllic. Munich's self-imposed image is that of a fun-loving and festival-addicted city - typified by its Oktoberfest. Explore Marienplatz and the New Town Hall of Munich, Frauenkirche - Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, Dachau Concentration Camp, The English Garden, Beer Halls, Viktualienmarkt, Residence Palace of Munich, Deutsches Museum, Museums Ensemble: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne, Olympic Stadium of Munich, BMW Museum and much more.

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  • duration 11 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 15-99 yrs
  • max group size 50
  • guiding method Fully guided
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  • Starts London, England
  • Ends Zurich, Switzerland
  • Day 1: London
  • Day 2: London
  • Day 3: London
  • Day 4: London, Calais, Amiens, Paris
  • Day 5: Paris
  • Day 6: Paris
  • Day 7: Paris, Burgundy, Beaune, Lyon
  • Day 8: Lyon, Geneva, Zurich
  • Day 9: Zurich
  • Day 10: Zurich, Lucerne, Zurich
  • Day 11: Zurich
  • Londres - Ibis London Earls Court (3 Star Hotel)
  • Paris - Novotel Est - Bagnolet (4 Star Hotel)
  • Lyon - Appartcity Lyon Cite Internationale (3 Star Hotel)
  • Zurich - Movenpick Zurich Regensdorf (4 Star Hotel)
  • 1 Lunch Included in: LUCERNE
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • Boat: River Seine in Paris, Zurich lake
  • Evening transfer: Soho in London
  • Transfer: Montmartre District in Paris, Versailles Palace in Paris (entrance not included)
  • Train: Rapperswil / Zurich
  • Funicular: To Montmartre district in Paris, Lyon , Cable Car to Grindelwald First
  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • City tour in: LONDON, PARIS
  • Excursion: Versailles in Paris (entrance not included)
  • Ticket admission: 2nd Floor Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Any international flights to London and from Zurich are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this London, Paris and Zurich tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this London, Paris and Zurich tour. You can cancel the tour up to 33 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 32 days of departure.

For any tour departures within 09 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 09 May 2024, a deposit of 150 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 32 days before trip departure.

London, Paris and Zurich tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

For this London, Paris and Zurich tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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Booking bus tickets between Zurich and London with FlixBus is quick and easy. Simply navigate to the FlixBus website and choose your trip in just three clicks. To find cheap coach tickets, you need to select your city & station of departure and destination, the dates of outgoing & return trips and the number of passengers. The search function will then show you coach trips at the best price, enabling you to reserve your seats and add the trip to your cart before paying for your booking.

Starting rates for a trip from London to Zurich are at £53.99. Maximize your savings on FlixBus tickets by venturing during non-peak times and weekdays. Secure your ticket conveniently via this website or our app . Multiple secure payment options are at your disposal, including card payments, PayPal, Google Pay, among others. Check out all your options in the payment segment. Facing payment glitches? Our payment assistance page is here to help. For those buying tickets onboard or at selling points, cash remains a viable payment method.

In London, there are 7 coach stops, namely London Hammersmith Bridge Road, London Finchley Road (Stop CL), London Marble Arch, London Hammersmith Bus Station (Bay D), London Victoria Coach Station, London Stratford- Montifichet Road Stop U, North Greenwich- Millenium Way Stop F. As for Zurich, it's served by a single stop: Zurich Bus Station (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). You can locate the FlixBus stops on the embedded map on this page.

Travelers journeying from London to Zurich are entitled to one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) free of charge. For specifics on extra or unique baggage, consult our luggage policy . Bikes can be ferried on FlixBus, subject to slot availability. Refer to for more information and our bike pricing guide for rates.

Printing is unnecessary for your London to Zurich trip. Online bookers will receive a PDF confirmation via email, embedding a QR code as your ticket. Those using the FlixBus App will have the ticket saved there. Present the digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.

For your journey between London and Zurich, stay updated on your coach's whereabouts with our Real-Time Coach Tracker . Choose the relevant coach stop and get the projected arrival details, helping you stay informed about any possible delays.

Every FlixBus service between London and Zurich is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. Our commitment is to make journeys as accessible and comfy as feasible for those with mobility challenges or disabilities. All trips between London and Zurich welcome service animals. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge.

Child ticket prices for the London to Zurich route vary based on age and the timing of the booking. Those under 15 recieve a discount from the regular adult rate. At the time of booking, we sift through all discounts to offer you the most cost-effective rate. Should a discount surpass the child fare, that will be the rate charged. Kindly go through our child travel guidelines . Prams and foldable pushchairs, given they don't exceed a combined size of 240 cm (94.5 inches), can be stored in the luggage area at no extra charge.

The first FlixBus service from London to Zurich is scheduled for 00:20.

The day's last FlixBus departure from London to Zurich is at 23:59.

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Travelling with FlixBus isn’t just quick, it’s cheap too . If you book coach tickets in advance online or using the app, you can expect to pay as little as £53.99 for a ticket between London and Zurich, That’s still a great saving compared to train, car or plane travel! What’s more, travel by coach is one of the most sustainable modes of transport . We’re working towards making our entire FlixBus fleet 100% carbon neutral, and every customer can offset their carbon footprint by making a donation when they purchase their bus tickets.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from London to Zurich

Once you’ve booked your bus tickets through the FlixBus App using one of our secure payment methods, you just need to bring your phone to use as your ticket - and your luggage, of course. Don’t worry about packing light as you can bring one piece of carry-on luggage and one piece of hold luggage for your journey, with no hold luggage restrictions. Want to be guaranteed the best seat in the house? You can reserve a seat when you book coach tickets. Opt for a classic seat, a table seat, a panorama seat for a great view, or reserve the free seat beside you for extra space. Once you’ve stowed your luggage away and settled in, sit back and enjoy the journey with onboard hospitality and other services available on your FlixBus. Some services you can look forward to on FlixBus coach trips include free coach Wi-Fi onboard, toilets and plug sockets. Whether you need to fire off some emails during your trip or you want to relax and enjoy the ride, we’ve got you covered.

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Travelling from London to Switzerland by train

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Get yourself from London to Switzerland, home to the very best chocolate, breathtaking mountain and lake views, and scenic train rides. It truly is a magical place, and if you’re someone who isn’t averse to a spot of brisk weather then it’s well worth a visit!

Of course, you could fly from London to Switzerland, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, swap the check-in queues and dreary off-white waiting rooms for a journey full of variation and spectacle. Here's a list of train routes you could take into consideration:

Train from London to Zurich

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The first part of the train journey from London to Zurich involves the Eurostar speeding under the Channel Tunnel, always a train treat. You’ll board at London St Pancras International and head for the City of Lights (Paris) or for Brussels. The Eurostar from London to Paris is a two-hour journey, and London to Brussels is a similarly speedy trip. 

From Paris, you’ll arrive at Paris Gare du Nord, but your journey over the border will require a transfer, and not at this station. But that just gives you the perfect excuse to experience the Paris Metro, maybe stop at a boulangerie for a croissant or two along the way, why not even spend a day here if you can, there’s plenty to do and a few easy French day trips you can treat yourself to as well. If you’re making a bee-line for Switzerland, though, you’ll be headed for Gare de Lyon, half a dozen stops and one line transfer away from Gare du Nord, and here is where the TGV Lyria train to Zurich awaits. These sleek trains are every bit as fabulous as the Eurostar you just left, with a maximum speed of 198 mph, comfy seats and a restaurant car. Sit back and relax, the train from Paris to Zurich will take approximately six hours, passing plenty of fantastic scenery along the way.

If you opt for the Brussels route, your Eurostar train will call at Brussels Midi, which is very convenient as this is also where your train to Zurich will depart from, with a journey time of approximately seven hours on a TGV Lyria or Deutsche Bahn train. Both are high-speed models that offer a comfy perch from which to enjoy your rapid journey through Europe.

Don't miss: The Clock and Watch Museum, the Botanical Garden, and Lake Zurich.

We mention this ever so elegant resort next because it gives you the perfect excuse to stop off in Zurich on the way for some cosmopolitan vibes before delving into one of Switzerland’s most famous offerings: skiing.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, St. Moritz is one of the world’s leading skiing destinations, having hosted the Winter Olympics twice, and is arguably one of the most scenic as well, sitting in the Swiss Alps. The train from Zurich to St. Moritz is a four-hour trip into the heart of ski country.

Don't miss: Lake St. Moritz and the scenic train journey from Chur to Tirano passing by St. Moritz.

Perhaps you want your train from London to Switzerland to head straight for the picturesque mountains, and in that case, we need to back step a little. You’ll still take the train from London to Paris, and you’ll still make your way to Gare de Lyon, but instead of boarding for Zurich, you’ll be heading for Lausanne. From here there are a few more changes involved, but we promise it’s worth it.

From Lausanne , you’ll want to to take the train to Visp, a frequent service that will see you arrive in under two hours. Now you can really get into the Mountaineer spirit, as the train from Visp to Zermatt takes a spectacularly scenic route and once you step out of Zermatt station , just look up. There it stands, the Matterhorn, symbol of Switzerland and the perfect excuse to wrap your gums around some pyramid-shaped chocolate.

Don't miss: The igloo village in December, the Matterhorn, and plenty of skiing and snowboarding activities.

Another leading destination, taking the train to Geneva is also a simple and lovely journey and follows the same route up to Gare de Lyon, this time you’ll take a train to Geneva, and it will take you about three and a half hours.

The journey is the perfect mix if you’re a train-lover like us because you’ll get to experience the high-speed run out of the city as well as the more leisurely pace as the train passes through the countryside and into Switzerland, bliss!

Don't miss: The Jet d'Eau, the English Garden, and the art exhibitions at Mamco.

And there you have it, the where and how and why (chocolate) to take the train to Switzerland, so, what are you waiting for? A European trip of a lifetime awaits!

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164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK

22 Portman St, Marylebone, London W1H, UK

235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK

Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK

76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK

21 A41, London NW8 9JA, UK

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Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Frequently asked questions on the trip London - Zurich

How much does a bus ticket from london to zurich cost.

The average bus ticket price from London to Zurich is £74. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from London to Zurich is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from London to Zurich?

The average travel time between London and Zurich is around 22h 40m, although the fastest bus will take about 19h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 483 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between London and Zurich?

The number of buses from London to Zurich can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 6 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from London to Zurich by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from London to Zurich?

When taking the bus from London to Zurich, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from London to Zurich?

Buses travelling between London and Zurich leave from Victoria Coach Station or Marble Arch and arrive at Sihlquai, Zürich Airport, Schanzengasse, 12.

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Zurich as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £53 to £124 for a bus ticket from London to Zurich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £53, which is on 2024-04-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus travel tips.

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from London to Zurich.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from London to Zurich, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from London to Zurich.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from London to Zurich while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Popular Buses Connecting Zurich

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