The Glacier Express is known as the slowest express train in the world. The journey takes travellers across the Swiss Alps, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges. Experience the stunning scenery of the Swiss Alps up close!
1: Glacier Express Route
The Glacier Express runs on the route from St. Moritz to Zermatt or vice versa. The eight-hour train journey takes travellers through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges. With its large panoramic windows, the Glacier Express delights with scenic attractions along the way.
2: Travel Classes on the Glacier Express
Choose from three travel classes on the Glacier Express. All travel classes have the same panoramic windows.
Excellence Class: With guaranteed window seats in tables of two, an exclusive bar, on-board entertainment and a concierge service Excellence Class offers the highest level of comfort. 1st Class: The seating is arranged in tables of two and four. Food & beverage service is available. 2nd Class: The seating is arranged in tables of four. Food & beverage service is available.
3: Glacier Express Timetable
The Glacier Express runs daily all year round, except for the annual operating break from mid-October to the beginning of December. The Glacier Express runs to the winter timetable from December to April and to the summer timetable from May to October. For more information on departure dates and availability, please get in contact with us.
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We warmly invite you to discover Switzerland aboard the Glacier Express – through breathtaking Alpine landscapes, charming mountain villages, dramatic valleys, scenic rail journeys and authentic Swiss experiences. From the iconic journey between Zermatt and St. Moritz to exploring the surrounding Alpine regions, the Glacier Express offers a memorable way to experience Switzerland at a relaxed pace. With our personal, locally rooted approach, we design your private Swiss journey with care and first-hand knowledge. Every route, every stop and every experience is chosen around you, so your journey feels natural, unhurried and genuinely personal, rather than simply following a timetable.
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