A red train travels on a viaduct through a green mountain landscape with snow-capped peaks.

Glacier Express

Train Journeys The slowest express train in the world

The Glacier Express route connects glamorous St. Moritz with Zermatt, home to the imposing Matterhorn. On board the spectacular train, you can experience the Swiss Alps up close through the large panoramic windows. The eight-hour journey takes you through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges - past countless highlights.

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Highlights

With breathtaking panoramic views over the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres above sea level
Rhine Gorge - through the middle of steep cliffs and spectacular rock formations
The impressive Landwasser Viaduct - 65 m high, 142 m long and part of the Rhaetian Railway's UNESCO World Heritage
Delicious dishes and regional specialities – freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients in the on-board kitchen and served to you at your seat
Knowledge about the sights along the route thanks to a running commentary in several languages

A red train travels through a green Alpine valley with a winding road and mountain views in the background.

A picturesque river landscape in a gorge with densely wooded hills and a train on tracks.

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Our Glacier Express trips

A woman sitting in a train compartment, looking thoughtfully out the window at a landscape with vineyards and a castle.

Nostalgic journey in the GoldenPass Belle Époque carriage
Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express
Overnight stays in Swiss Historic Hotels

7 days / 6 nights from CHF 1,390

Travel period : April to October

A silver van stands on a country road in front of an impressive mountain backdrop.

Overnight stays in Zurich, St. Gallen, St. Moritz, Lugano, Zermatt, Montreux, Lenk and Lucerne
Travel in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter convertible minibus and on panoramic trains
Mountain excursions, city tours and culinary experiences

11 days / 10 nights from CHF 4,650

Travel period : July to September

A red Bernina Express train travels through a snowy mountain landscape in sunshine.

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
Overnight stays in Lucerne, Interlaken, Brig and Chur
Excursion to Zermatt

8 days / 7 nights from CHF 1,240

Travel period : December to April

A red train travels through the mountain landscape in front of the Matterhorn.

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express
Overnight stays in St. Moritz, Zermatt, Interlaken and Lucerne
Mountain excursions to the Gornergrat, Jungfraujoch and Pilatus

8 days / 7 nights from CHF 1,760

Travel period : January to October

A red train travels through a green mountainous landscape with snow-covered peaks in the background.

Panoramic journey on the GoldenPass Express, Glacier Express and Bernina Express
Overnight stays in Montreux, Interlaken and St. Moritz
Mountain excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe

8 days / 7 nights from CHF 1,500

Travel period : January to October