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Today, we're taking a look at SBB, the Swiss Railway Company's Astoro trains. Used on international routes to and from Switzerland, these trains have often received a lot of critique for the rough ride and cramped interior, often leaving a bad impression. But are they truly as bad as the locals say? Let's discover the reality on our journey from München to Zürich!

Train type: SBB Astoro (New Pendolino
Route: München HBF to Zürich HB
Train: EC 198
Distance: 326 km
Journey time: 3h44m
Average speed: 87 km/h
Price: 29,90 euro