Voralpen-Express

The modern Voralpen-Express of the Südostbahn connects eastern and central Switzerland, St. Gallen with Lucerne. Immediately after St. Gallen, it crosses the Sitter Viaduct - at 99m high, the highest railway bridge in Switzerland. On a scenic route, it takes its passengers through the foothills of the Alps to popular excursion mountains such as Rigi, Stanserhorn and Pilatus near Lake Lucerne. Sit back and enjoy the view of the striking mountains of the canton of Schwy, large and small Mythen. and over Lake Zurich as you travel along the Seedamm near Rapperswil. The Rigi mountain greets you in the distance, foreshadowing the destination of the journey, Lucerne. The Voralpen-Express consists of modern and very comfortable train compositions, the Traverso, and it resembles its younger brother, the Treno Gottardo, like a twin!

Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage Site Abbey Library and Monastery in St. Gallen.
• The Sitter Viaduct - at 99m, the highest railway bridge in Switzerland
• Old Town & Rapperswil Castle
• Lake Zurich dam
• Lucerne on Lake Lucerne

You will find the train schedules on our timetable and information page.