Considering a trip from Brussels to Lugano,<BR>then over to Geneva. Would you recommend flying one way (Brussels to Malpensa), then take the train to Lugano? Or would a night train from Brussels to Lugano (via Zurich) be better? Have 6 nights in total in Switzerland. Would like input from anyone regarding the amount of time spent in Lugano<BR>vs Montreaux, Lausanne, Geneva.<BR><BR>Appreciate all information.... Thanks!

Hi there,<BR><BR>I'm planning a trip that includes Locarno and Montreux. You can train from one to the other in about 4.5 hours. I'm sure it's a beautiful trip. The more I look at the things to doin each area the more I wish I had more than 4 nights in each. A good website for planning and researching is www.myswitzerland.com It has a ton of links to all your planning tools. Also, there are some great trip reports on both areas on www.igougo.com (including hotel info). <BR><BR>Good luck!

We took the night train from Brussels to Lugano, in a private sleeping compartment (for two, although it could have slept 3). It was pleasant, but a long trip, and you don't get to see very much since it is, as you noted, a night train. Kind of frustrating not to be able to see all that beautiful scenery. <BR>I loved Lugano, the Ticino is my favorite part of Switzerland. It's beautiful, but different of course from the Geneva area.

Maybe you already know this, but see www.virgin-express.com for low fares BRU-MIL (but maybe they fly into LIN, not MXP). Not that would make or break the decision if the price is right.<BR><BR>Best wishes,<BR><BR>Rex<BR>

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I know LIN and MXP, but what is MIL?<BR>