Voralpen Express, Arth
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Voralpen-Express
Train Journeys Picturesque journey through the heart of Switzerland
The route of the Voralpen-Express connects St. Gallen with Lucerne and takes you through idyllic landscapes and historic places. In Rapperswil, the modern train crosses a causeway at the narrowest point of Lake Zurich and offers you a unique view of the water and the surrounding mountains.
Highlights
- Over the causeway near Rapperswil with views across the expansive Lake Zurich
- Sitter Viaduct – at 99 metres, the highest railway viaduct in Switzerland
- Past the mountains of Central Switzerland, Rigi, Mythen and Pilatus
- Hilly landscapes and rustic charm in Toggenburg
- Famous for its traditional culture and excellent cheese – the Appenzellerland


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Monday to Friday
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Not available on the following public holidays:
- 18.04.2025 Good Friday
- 21.04.2025 Easter Monday
- 05.05.2025 Early May bank holiday
- 26.05.2025 Spring bank holiday
- 25.08.2025 Summer bank holiday
- 25.12.2025 Christmas Day
- 26.12.2025 Boxing Day