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Originally Posted by mjs (Post 17701074)

If you want a scenic train ride through Switzerland why not fly into Zurich a day earlier and take the Bernina express into Italy and get to Florence the night before you see your friends. Do worry that you might just fall asleep on a train after a long flight unless you are the sort who sleeps well in planes.

It's looking like I might have to do that. I could arrive a day early and then leave Zurich on the first train of the day. I didn't really want to take another day off from work, but that might be my best choice.

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Originally Posted by Jean (Post 17701119)

I get the impression the OP isn't able or interested in changing the arriving flight.

Yes, I'm trying to avoid changing my flight for various reasons, and I'm wondering if I'm overlooking something. I see a lot of train options and recommendations. It does help to hear the feedback to be able to focus on that.