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Switzerland

  • The Seat 61 guide to Swiss train travel

    You can reach Switzerland in just a few hours from the UK by train. Take Eurostar from London to Paris in 2 hours 20 minutes, then change trains and stations onto a high-speed TGV-Lyria from Paris to Basel, Zurich, Geneva,...

  • Paris to Switzerland £23!

    I have just discovered two fares, called the Piccolissimo and Piccolo which operates between Paris and Geneva, Lausanne and Zurich for £23 one-way. It was tricky to track down, and I haven't worked out the easiest way to...

  • London to Berne

    Best Price: From £62 one-way, £114 return Duration: Approx. 7 hours Train: Eurostar ; TGV Lyria Travel tip: If you book in advance, first-class fares on the TGV Lyria are sometimes only a little more than a standard ticket...

  • London to Geneva

    Best Price: From £69 one-way, £115 return Duration: Approx. 5.5 hours Train: Eurostar ; TGV Lyria _Travel tip: Forget flying, and take in the wondrous scenery on the French Alps en route to Geneva It's a...

  • London to Zurich

    Best Price: From £62 one-way, £114 return Duration: Approx. 7 hours Train: Eurostar ; TGV Lyria Travel tip: All TGV Lyria trains on the London-Basel-Zurich route have power sockets in all classes (continental 2-pin, mind),...

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