Glacier Express Scenic Train Switzerland

Glacier Express Scenic Train

This is the famous scenic train link between St-Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland. It's a panoramic trip through the Alpine heartland of Switzerland, and a memorable way of traveling from the eastern to the western Swiss Alps.

The Glacier Express is fully included in your Eurail Pass.

Glacier Express Scenic Train Route

The train runs from St. Moritz to Zermatt and takes about 7,5 hours. It passes through 91 tunnels and crosses the 2033m high Oberalp Pass, as well 291 bridges.

The Glacier Express runs on the following route:

Zermatt - St. Moritz St. Moritz - Zermatt

Glacier Express Scenic Train Facilities and Services

Air conditioning
Audio system
Disabled facilities
Power sockets
Restaurant/bistro
Waiter service

Facilities may differ per train and route.

Glacier Express Scenic Train Additional Information

Conditions for Eurail Pass Holders

Eurail Passes including Switzerland are valid on the entire route from St.Moritz to Zermatt. Seat reservations, or dining car reservations at extra costs, are compulsory.

Reservation fees in high season (June 16 - September 19): 43 CHF.
Reservation fees in mid season (March 30 - June 15 / September 17 - October 14 at 33 CHF
Reservation fees in low season (December 10 - March 29 at 23 CHF

Reservations can be made in the following ways:

Through the Rail Planner App
Through our Glacier Express webpage. Under 'Reduction', select the option 'Eurailpass'.

Glacier Express Scenic Train Special Features

The new 1st and 2nd class panorama cars are air-cushioned, air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible and are considerably quieter than the previous generation of rolling stocks. The new interiors are elegant and pleasant and the improved information system is available in six languages. The Glacier

Express runs daily during Summer and Winter seasons and offers 1st and 2nd class coaches, panoramic coaches and a dining car.

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