Eurail Blog Category: Switzerland

Read travel stories about Switzerland.

Zurich – Munich – Budapest

June 8, 2011 · Posted in Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, train travel

The train ride from Zurich to Munich is amazing not only for its views, but also for its smell. The train meanders up close to farmlands and cows, proving a great trip for at least two senses (sight and smell), and sometimes for a third (hearing), as an occasional ‘MOO’ can be heard. [...] Read more

In Zurich

June 7, 2011 · Posted in Switzerland, sightseeing

I hadn’t realized how beautiful Zurich is along the lake. Even in the overcast weather of the weekend, people spent the daylight hours outside along the water. Both the lakefront and Hauptbahnhof are the nerve center of Zurich, revealing two things: the people of Zurich appreciate nature, and appreciate their rail system. [...] Read more

Budapest – Munich – Zurich

June 3, 2011 · Posted in Eurail, Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, train travel

The fun thing about night trains is that since you will be sleeping, you can be flexible and consider different routes: I board the night train from Budapest to Munich, on the way to Zurich. There’s a direct night train that departs Budapest each day at 18:05, arriving in Zurich at 6:05. [...] Read more

Zurich – Basel – Brussels Midi – La Louviere

March 22, 2011 · Posted in Belgium, Switzerland, train travel

Brussels has several train stations, be sure to pick the right one. Read more

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