What is the difference between 1st class and Excellence Class?

Excellence Class offers the highest level of comfort and service on the Glacier Express. With a spacious seating arrangement and only 20 seats in the entire carriage, you have exclusive access to a bar lounge area , personal concierge service , multi-course menus and onboard entertainment . First Class already offers plenty of space and privacy , but without the exclusive amenities of Excellence Class. A 1st class ticket is required for both classes, but the seat reservation in Excellence Class has a higher cost due to the increased comfort and service levels.

Where does the Glacier Express start and how do I get from the railway station to the hotel and back?

The Glacier Express departs from Zermatt and St. Moritz . The route can be done in both directions – the choice is yours. In the booking process , the distance to each train station is displayed when you choose your hotel. This allows you to choose nearby accommodation as required. Some hotels offer practical transfer services . For details about the transfer, please contact your hotel directly.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. Demand is particularly high for the high season (see above). You can book your package online at the touch of a button or via our travel experts .

Is the journey accessible?

For accessible holidays, we recommend that you contact us directly. This way, we can check the best options together and ensure that your travel needs are taken into consideration. Feel free to contact us by email or phone – the contact details can be found below.

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Train Journey

Glacier Express Excellence Class

Experience a particularly exclusive journey in the Excellence Class of the Glacier Express. Between the luxurious mountain resorts of St. Moritz and Zermatt, you will enjoy first-class comfort in comfy lounge chairs while being spoilt with exquisite food and wine. A journey you won't forget any time soon.

3 days / 2 nights

from CHF 1,500

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Interior view of a luxurious panoramic train with large windows; passengers enjoy an elegant dinner with views of the alpine landscape.

A red panoramic train crosses the impressive Landwasser Viaduct, an iconic structure nestled in a lush green mountain landscape.

View of an alpine valley with a town, surrounded by green mountains and a prominent mountain peak in the background.

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Highlights

The Glacier Express Excellence Class – a uniquely exclusive experience
5-course menu including wine accompaniment, served directly at your window seat
Breathtaking panoramic views between St. Moritz and Zermatt
First-class service and exciting anecdotes from the concierge team on board
Oberalp Pass with spectacular views at 2,003 metres above sea level

Modern luxury train carriage with large windows and comfortable seats.

A plate with beef fillet, spring onions, carrots, and mashed potatoes on a white napkin.

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Itinerary

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Overview

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Glacier Express Excellence Class St. Moritz – Zermatt

Day 1

Arrival and stay in St. Moritz

Itinerary

You start your trip from your individual starting point in Switzerland and travel to St. Moritz by public transport. Once you arrive in St. Moritz, you have time to explore the Alpine town.

Overnight stay in St. Moritz

A serene mountain landscape with a lake in the foreground and a village on the slopes under a clear, blue sky.

Day 2

Journey on the Glacier Express

Itinerary

The journey continues today from St. Moritz to Zermatt in Excellence Class on the Glacier Express. A 5-course lunch menu and many other amenities are included.

Journey time: approx. 8 hours

Overnight stay in Zermatt

A red train is traveling over a viaduct through a mountainous landscape.

Day 3

Return journey from Zermatt

Itinerary

On the last day of your trip, travel by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay at a location of your choice.

A mountain landscape with a cluster of houses in the valley and a tall, snow-covered peak in the background.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

December to October

Recommended travel period

June, September

High season

December to October

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