If the good life is what you're after, a
trip from Zurich to Geneva is really second to none. According to a 2006
survey, Zurich and Geneva ranked one and two respectively as the most livable
cities in the world. It's hard to beat that! Follow these steps to start planning
your trip.
Plan
Your Trip from Zurich to Geneva
1 Decide on the route you'd like to take on
the way to Geneva. While the fastest route will take you along a more northerly
route through Biel, a more scenic route will take you right through the heart
of the Alps and Interlaken. Direct travel through Biel will take a little less
than 3 hours. The more scenic route will be closer to 6 hours.
2 Look at the train options available and
determine which is best suited for your style of travel. At close to 3 hours on
the quickest route, the trip is just long enough to warrant a first-class
upgrade if you have the means. On this trip, first class will run about $50
more than second-class.
Book
Your Trip from Zurich to Geneva
1 Visit the English-language version of the
Swiss Railways Web site (click on the link in Resources below). Enter your
departure and destination city in the appropriate boxes.
2 Enter "Interlaken Ost" in the
"via" field below the destination box if you'd like to take the long
route through the mountains. Leave this field blank if you want to travel
directly to Geneva.
3 Book a trip with restaurant car if the
trip will fall around lunch or dinner time. A growling stomach may put a damper
on your otherwise enjoyable trip. The Web site will give you information on the
services offered on each train, including whether or not the train has food
service.
4 Grab a seat in a "quiet" car if
you want to catch a few zzz's on the way to Geneva. The quiet car prohibits the
use of cell phones, radios or any other distraction. Make sure you follow the
rules. Conversation is still allowed--just keep it down!
5 Call Rail Europe at 877-257-2887 to book
train tickets from Zurich to Geneva by phone.
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