Alpine Rail Pass
Switzerland and Austria by panorama train
Two of the priciest countries in Europe, done on a rail pass and Coop picnics. Regional trains cover the same scenery as the branded panoramic ones for a fraction of the price.
The route, stop by stop
River swimming at Oberer Letten, free lake beaches.
Hostel capital of the Alps, Harder Kulm at sunset.
Matterhorn views on the free Sunnegga trails.
Cheapest alpine city, Nordkette cable car straight from town.
Go early or stay in Obertraun to dodge the day crowds.
Fortress, Augustiner beer hall, Sound of Music hills.
Free museum nights and €4 schnitzel at Naschmarkt edges.
Totals are estimates built from the per-night budgets above — your real spend will vary.
Getting around
- →Interrail Global Pass
- →Swiss postbuses (covered by pass)
- →ÖBB Nightjet between Vienna and Zurich
Don't forget
- ✓Hiking shoes
- ✓Refillable bottle — alpine fountains are drinkable
- ✓Layers, weather turns hourly
- ✓Student card for museum entry
Save the stops as a trip, track your budget and find hostels along the way.
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