Train Journey Glacier and Bernina Express Zermatt – St. Moritz

From Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, the Glacier Express takes you over the Oberalp Pass and through the Rhine Gorge to beautiful St. Moritz. Another spectacular panoramic train awaits you there the next day – the Bernina Express. This will take you over the Bernina Pass and the impressive circular viaduct to Tirano in Italy.

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Highlights

  • Picturesque journeys on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
  • A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
  • Tirano – the Italian town near the Swiss border
  • Journey through the impressive Rhine Gorge and over the Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur
  • Zermatt – home to the iconic Matterhorn

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Itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1 Arrival and stay in Zermatt
  • Day 2 Journey on the Glacier Express
  • Day 3 Journey on the Bernina Express
  • Day 4 Return journey from St. Moritz

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Day 1

Arrival and stay in Zermatt

Itinerary

Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Zermatt. Enjoy the journey through the impressive landscape.

Overnight stay in Zermatt
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Day 2

Journey on the Glacier Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. Enjoy the impressive view of the Swiss Alps during the journey.

Journey time: approx. 8 hours

Overnight stay in St. Moritz
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Day 3

Journey on the Bernina Express

Itinerary

Travel on the Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano (IT). On the return journey, you use the regional trains to return to St. Moritz.

Journey time: approx. 4 hours

Overnight stay in St. Moritz
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Day 4

Return journey from St. Moritz

Itinerary

On the last day of your trip, public transport will take you to your destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay at a location of your choice.

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When is the best time to travel?

Travel period
December to October
Recommended travel period
May, June, October
High season
July to September

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What our Switzerland expert says

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Breathtaking gorge

I was particularly impressed by the journey through the Rhine Gorge. A unique highlight on the route.

Jill

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