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The same questions, answered side by side for October. We don't pick a winner — the trade-offs are the point.
Glacier Express
Switzerland
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| In October | 3°C15 rainy days |
| Flying time | 11h 55mfrom Los Angeles |
| Ideal stay | A full day, plus a night at either end |
| Best for | Couples · Photographers · Luxury seekers |
| The feel of it | Slow, panoramic, engineered grandeur |
| Where people stay | Zermattor Andermatt |
| Getting around | Manageable without a car |
| Money and language | CHFGerman, French, Italian and Romansh |
| Accommodation | Very expensive |