Day trains

TGV, ICE & Co. - On the right track through Europe

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Train travel in Europe is a fantastic means of transport with a rail network that conveniently connects numerous cities and countries. Most train stations are centrally located, allowing you to arrive right in the heart of the city without the need for additional transfers. Additionally, trains provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel with significantly lower CO₂ emissions.

As you travel, you can relax and daydream whilst gazing at the passing landscapes of each country without the stress of driving. Rail companies prioritize passenger comfort and offer a wide array of services and dining options to enhance your journey.

Day train possibilities

TGV Lyria

With TGV Lyria you can enjoy a comfortable, quick and eco-friendly journey to France. This joint venture between SNCF and SBB operates daily connections from Switzerland to Paris ensuring a seamless journey. In the summer, a direct TGV service also runs from Geneva to Marseille.

Popular destinations include Paris, Marseille, Dijon and Aix-en-Provence.

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TGV Lyria Travel Classes 

TGV Lyria offers you different travel classes, depending on your requirements

  • Catering: Menu served at your seat and complimentary drinks (included)
  • Seating: Single, duo or 4-seater compartment. Seat reservation included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris

  • Catering: Meals, snacks and drinks from the dining car (extra charge)
  • Seating: Single, duo or 4-seater compartment. Seat reservation included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris

  • Catering: Meals, snacks and drinks from the dining car (extra charge)
  • Seating: Single, duo or 4-seater compartment. Seat reservation included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lounges: No access the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris

Deutsche Bahn

With over 4 billion passengers annually, Deutsche Bahn is the largest rail transport company in Central Europe offering a comprehensive network of daily passenger services. From Zurich and Basel, many exciting destinations can often be reached with direct trains, making travel across the region both convenient and time-efficient.

Popular destinations include Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Stuttgart and Cologne.

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DB Travel Classes 

Deutsche Bahn offers you different travel classes, depending on your requirements

  • Catering: Food and drinks are served at your seat
  • Seating: Spacious and comfortable single and double seats. Adjustable seats equipped with folding tables and extra leg room. You can choose a seat in the mobile phone-authorised or rest area. Seat reservation included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Access to the DB Lounges at 15 German train stations. Elegant seating areas, free drinks and Wi-Fi are available.
  • ICE Portal: Infotainment service providing films, series, newspapers, magazines, audio books and podcasts

  • Catering: Meals, snacks and drinks from the dining car (extra charge). Table reservations possible
  • Seating: Double seats. Adjustable seats equipped with folding tables. You can choose a seat in the mobile phone-authorised or rest area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Lounges: No access
  • ICE Portal: Infotainment service providing films, series, newspapers, magazines, audio books and podcasts

Trenitalia

The "Red Arrow" - Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa formerly known as Eurostar Italia, is a high-speed train that reaches speeds of up to 300 km/h offering a comfortable and efficient way to travel. With excellent connections across Italy’s major cities, the Frecciarossa makes exploring the country a smooth and enjoyable experience

Popular destinations include Turin, Florence, Venice, Rome and Naples.

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Frecciarossa Travel Classes

Frecciarossa Italy offers you different travel classes, depending on your requirements

  • Catering: Welcome drink and Italian delicacies for lunch or dinner, bar with a wide variety of drinks, service at your seat
  • Seating: individual 180° rotating leather seats, guaranteed seating in the direction of travel, 1.5 m distance between individual seats, dimmable light. Seat reservation included
  • Luggage: A maximum of 2 pieces stored in the luggage rack in the centre of the carriage or on the overhead shelf
  • Free Wi-Fi and FRECCE-entertainment Portal
  • Access to the FrecciaClub and FrecciaLounge in all major Italian train stations, "fast check-in" in Rome and Milan main stations

  • Catering: Welcome drink and Italian delicacies for lunch or dinner, welcome food box, Easy-Bistro catering service
  • Seating: Ergonomic leather upholstered seats reclinable up to 109° arranged in rows of 1 or 2, partitions between the seats for privacy, quiet car available. Seat reservation included
  • Luggage: A maximum of 2 pieces stored in the luggage rack in the centre of the carriage or on the overhead shelf
  • Free Wi-Fi and FRECCE-entertainment Portal
  • Access to the FrecciaClub

  • Catering: Welcome drink and a variety of snacks, Easy-Bistro catering service
  • Seating: Leather seat with adjustable backrest. Seat reservation included
  • Luggage: A maximum of 2 pieces stored in the luggage rack in the centre of the carriage or on the overhead shelf
  • Free Wi-Fi and FRECCE-entertainment Portal
  • No lounge access

  • Catering: Dining car service in the middle of the train, Easy-Bistro Catering Service
  • Seating: Eco leather seats. Seat reservation included
  • Luggage: A maximum of 2 pieces stored in the luggage rack in the centre of the carriage or on the overhead shelf
  • Free Wi-Fi and FRECCE-entertainment Portal
  • No lounge access

ÖBB Railjet

ÖBB's modern high-speed train connects passengers not only to Austria's 5 provincial capitals but also to neighboring countries with frequent services.

Popular destinations include Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest.

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Railjet Travel Classes 

ÖBB Railjet offers you different travel classes, depending on your requirements

  • Catering: Complimentary welcome drink, food and drink from the restaurant served at your sea (additional charge)
  • Seating: Maximum side clearance providing plenty of legroom, dimmable reading light, adjustable seats with leg rest. Seat reservation included
  • Free Wi-Fi with onboard Railnet infotainement services
  • Access to 8 ÖBB lounges with free Wi-Fi, newspapers and drinks and snacks

  • Catering: Food and drink from the restaurant served at your sea (additional charge)
  • Seating: Adjustable leather seats with ample legroom and extra-wide tables. Seat reservation included
  • Free Wi-Fi with onboard Railnet infotainement services
  • Access to 8 ÖBB lounges with free Wi-Fi, newspapers and drinks and snacks.

  • Catering: Food and drink available in dining cart or snack cart (additional charge)
  • Seating: Modern seats in the quiet or family area. Seat reservation included depending on fare
  • Wi-Fi: Onboard Portal Railnet (with Wi-Fi, service and infotainment)
  • Access to 8 ÖBB lounges with free Wi-Fi, newspapers and drinks and snacks

Eurostar

The high-speed Eurostar train links Paris with London in just over 2 hours thanks to the Eurotunnel. Following the merger of Eurostar and Thalys, the route network has expanded. Now, both the dutch cities Rotterdam and Amsterdam as well as Brussels, are easily accessible from London and Paris, providing easier travel options across Europe.

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Eurostar travel classes

Eurostar offers you different travel classes, depending on your requirements

  • Catering: 3-course gourmet menu served at your seat
  • Seating: Large and comfortable seats with UK and European power sockets. Seat reservation included
  • Luggage: Up to 3 pieces max width 85cm & 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Access to the exclusive Eurostar business lounges in London, Paris and Brussels
  • Check-in: 45-60 minutes prior to departure (airport-style security control)

  • Catering: Snack served at your seat, hot and cold drinks included
  • Seating: Spacious and ergonomically adjustable single and double seats with UK and European power sockets. Seat reservation included
  • Luggage: Up to 2 pieces max width 85cm & 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Check-in: 90 - 120 minutes prior to departure (airport-style security control)

  • Catering: Selection of food and drinks availble in dining car (additional fee)
  • Luggage: Up to 2 pieces max width 85cm & 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • Check-in: 90 - 120 minutes prior to departure (airport-style security control)

EuroCity

EuroCity trains provide numerous daily connections between Switzerland and northern Italy wth direct services from Geneva to Milan and Venice. From Zurich, direct EC trains run to Milan, Venice, Genoa and Bologna. Between April and October, weekend services provide direct links to Sestri Levante on the Ligurian Coast.  

Popular destinations include Milan, Stresa and Como.

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EuroCity travel classes

EuroCity offers you different travel classes, depending on your requirements

  • Catering: Dining car including bar service
  • Seating: Spacious and adjustable single and double seats. Seat reservations included
  • Free Wi-Fi and entertainement Info-portal
  • Luggage: Overhead shelf and in some cases luggage racks at the end of carriage

  • Catering: Dining car including bar service
  • Seating: Spacious and adjustable double seats. Seat reservations included
  • Free Wi-Fi and entertainement Info-portal
  • Luggage: Overhead shelf and in some cases luggage racks at the end of carriage