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Trenes panorámicos de Europa

Europe by train · All year round

Scenic train journeys in Europe

Viaducts over Alpine valleys, fjords seen from the window, colourful villages by the sea and wooden carriages among orange groves: some of Europe's most beautiful scenery is best seen from a train seat.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Swiss Alps

  • Zermatt
    Switzerland

    Zermatt

    The Glacier Express leaves from here, at the foot of the Matterhorn, for St. Moritz, crossing the Alps over a whole day.

    What to see in Zermatt
  • St. Moritz
    Switzerland

    St. Moritz

    The Bernina Express runs down from here among glaciers to Italy, on a World Heritage line.

    What to see in St. Moritz
  • Montreux
    Switzerland

    Montreux

    The GoldenPass links Lake Geneva with the Bernese Oberland through vineyards and mountains.

    What to see in Montreux

Norway

  • Flåm
    Norway

    Flåm

    The Flåm Railway climbs from a fjord into the high mountains, on one of the steepest lines in the world.

    What to see in Flåm

Mediterranean

Frequently asked questions

Which is the most beautiful scenic train in Europe?

The Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, in Switzerland, and the Flåm Railway, in Norway, are the most famous.

Do you need to book?

On the best-known scenic trains, such as the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, it is best to reserve seats in advance, especially in summer.

When is the best time to ride them?

In summer, with long days and green landscapes, or in winter, with everything covered in snow; both are worth it.

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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.

Cover photo: Kabelleger / David Gubler (http://www.bahnbilder.ch) (CC BY-SA 3.0), Wikimedia Commons.