How to Book Train Travel From Belgium to Switzerland

Taking the train from Belgium to Switzerland offers reliable service between cities, while giving travelers a bit of an adventure. You'll first head from Belgium to Paris where you can catch trains to various cities with Switzerland. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Belgium to Switzerland.

Instructions

Pick a Destination in Switzerland

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Consider a stop in Zurich. As Switzerland's largest city, it is the cultural center of the country, offering a truly cosmopolitan experience for any traveler.

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Check out Basel. The city straddles France, Germany and Switzerland, making even a trek through the train station an international affair.

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Catch a symphony in Geneva. The end of the line for the TGV is Geneva, and you'll find a wealth of highbrow cultural events when you book travel to this city.

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Don't miss Lucerne. Switzerland's most visited city also happens to be easily reachable by train. The huge train station was built in 1991 to replace an older structure that had burned to the ground in the 1970s.

Travel by Train From Belgium to Switzerland

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Climb aboard the Thalys in Belgium. The first stop on your journey to Switzerland is in Paris. To book train travel from Belgium to Switzerland, call Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or visit the link below.

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Reserve a seat on the Lyria, which is a high-speed TGV train from Paris to Switzerland. Major cities on its route include Zurich, Bern and Basel.

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Take the Swiss Federal Railway or InterCity trains within Switzerland. These connect major points both within the country and internationally.

Book Your Tickets for Train Travel From Belgium to Switzerland

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Book TGV in advance for the best fares. Special buy-ahead rates apply to tickets purchased more than 30 days from the time of departure.

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Look for online deals. The Thalys and Lyria offer many Web-only deals, often involving free travel for groups or children.

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Upgrade to first class on the TGV for a more comfortable ride. You'll also gain entry into exclusive lounges in the Brussels and Paris station.

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Buy your tickets before you get on board. The TGV requires that you book reserved seats as you travel from Brussels to Switzerland, but even regional trains require you to purchase an unreserved ticket before boarding.