Ideas for those who love to travel by train!
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Location: Zermatt to St. Moritz
Train Company: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn & Rhaetian Railway
Vibe: Luxe alpine escape, peaceful and photogenic
Views: Snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, 91 tunnels, and 291 bridges including the iconic Landwasser Viaduct
Best Time to Go: May–June or September–October
Average Cost: ~$150–$250 USD one way
Safety Rating: 10/10
Location: Circular routes around Kyushu, starting in Fukuoka
Train Company: JR Kyushu
Vibe: Cultural luxury, meditative solo indulgence
Views: Volcanic mountains, rice paddies, coastline, traditional villages
Best Time to Go: October–November or April (for cherry blossoms)
Average Cost: ~$2,000–$4,000 USD for 2–4 day journeys (all-inclusive)
Safety Rating: 10/10
Location: Vancouver to Banff or Jasper
Train Company: Rocky Mountaineer
Vibe: Nature therapy, cinematic and serene
Views: Towering peaks, canyons, glacier-fed rivers, and wildlife sightings
Best Time to Go: May–September
Average Cost: ~$1,500–$2,500 USD (GoldLeaf service includes hotels + meals)
Safety Rating: 9.5/10
Location: Myrdal to Flåm
Train Company: Vy (Norwegian State Railways)
Vibe: Nordic fairytale, short but stunning
Views: Deep fjords, dramatic waterfalls, and snowy peaks
Best Time to Go: May–September (lush greens and waterfalls) or Dec–March (winter wonderland)
Average Cost: ~$45–$65 USD round trip
Safety Rating: 9.5/10
Location: Glasgow to Mallaig
Train Company: ScotRail
Vibe: Moody magic, historic and remote
Views: Misty lochs, rugged highlands, seaside cliffs, and the Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter fame!)
Best Time to Go: May–September
Average Cost: ~$50–$80 USD one way
Safety Rating: 9/10
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