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

Two people leaning out of a train window taking a photo of a mountain landscape.

Panoramic journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express, Bernina Express and Glacier Express
Overnight stays in Lucerne, Lugano, St. Moritz and Zermatt
Excursion to the Gornergrat

9 days / 8 nights from £ 1,630

Travel period : April to October

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

Luxurious journey in the Glacier Express Excellence Class
Overnight stays in St. Moritz and Zermatt
6-course menu with wine accompaniment on the panoramic train

5 days / 4 nights from £ 1,770

Travel period : December to October

Bestseller

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

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express
Overnight stays in Zermatt and St. Moritz

5 days / 4 nights from £ 880

Travel period : December to October

A mountain city with a train crossing a bridge.

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Centovalli-railway
Bus journey between Lugano and Tirano
Overnight stays in Chur, Zermatt and Lugano

5 days / 4 nights from £ 920

Travel period : February to October

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 £ 1,370

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 £ 4,320

Travel period : July to September

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