Byway is sharing their top train trips to Germany and Switzerland already available, including travel and accommodation, all customisable to the traveller’s needs. Agents can help their customers plan their holiday to the regions by rail.
Top flight-free holidays to Germany and Switzerland:
Journey to Switzerland – 13 days
Begin a scenic overland journey from London St Pancras with a relaxing Eurostar ride to Brussels, continuing by train through Belgium to Cologne, where your customers will enjoy views of the Rhine and explore the city’s Gothic charm.
Travel south via Germany’s Rhine Gorge to the serene city of Lucerne for mountain walks and lakeside dining, then on to sun-drenched Locarno via the Gotthard panoramic line. Cross into Italy aboard the Centovalli Railway and return to Switzerland, arriving in Montreux on Lake Geneva.
Journey along the Golden Pass route to Bern’s historic old town, before heading to Mainz, Germany’s wine capital.
£: Prices start from £1,741 per person for a 13 day journey
Eligible for free first-class train upgrade*
Journey to Switzerland – 3 days
Your customers will set off from London aboard the Eurostar to Paris, before continuing a scenic ride into Switzerland, arriving in the cultural hub of Basel.
They’ll spend two nights discovering this vibrant border city, known for its riverside charm, world-class museums, and impressive cathedral.
Rent a bike, explore the old town, or visit the renowned Kunstmuseum. After soaking up Basel’s rich atmosphere, return to Paris by train before boarding the Eurostar back to London.
£: Prices start from £556 per person for a 3 day journey
Eligible for free first-class train upgrade*
Journey to Eastern Germany
Customers will travel through Eastern Germany on a beautiful overland journey, stopping in Cologne and Dresden, before heading on to Bad Schandau, a peaceful spa town at the edge of Saxon Switzerland National Park.
Explore Leipzig’s thriving arts scene and historic architecture before heading to Nürnberg, a medieval city known for its imperial castle and brewing culture. End the trip with a final night in Cologne before returning via Brussels.
£: Prices start from £1,390 per person for a 11 day journey
Eligible for free first-class train upgrade*
Paul Conroy, Head of Partnerships at Byway, comments:
“At Byway, we strongly believe train travel reconnects you with the sense of adventure that flying simply can’t provide.
“Rather than skipping over the spaces in between, train travel allows you to experience the landscapes, cultures, cuisine, and people, along with those unexpected moments of serendipity that come from moving through a place. Once you try it, you’ll want to do it again and again!”
To encourage responsible year-round tourism, Byway is offering complimentary first-class train upgrades for select eligible trips departing from September 2025 to April 2026 that are booked before 23:59 BST on 25/06/2025.
Find out more at www.byway.travel.
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