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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Simon Calder

Europe’s perfect one-day journey: Travel Switzerland by rail and bus, from deep south to far north

Europe’s perfect one-day journey? After travelling through one country and two degrees of latitude, I think I can name it.

The trip connects Switzerland’s southernmost and northernmost points – each a spectacular location in its own right – on public transport. You glide through generous Alpine scenery on the way. And, if you apply rather more planning than I did, you can cover the distance for a reasonable fare.

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