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Planes vs Trains - The Quickest Way to the Alps?

A great 'Top Gear' style race from our friends at Snowcarbon.co.uk

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Surely the fastest way to get to the Alps is to fly? Or is it........?

Take a look at this great 'Top Gear' style video by our friends at Snowcarbon.co.uk to see whether the train can beat the plane to Alps.

For more information on travelling to the Alps, check out our travel section.

 

 

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