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

Glacier Express

Rail vacations 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 6670 ft above sea level.
Rhine Gorge – through the middle of steep cliffs and spectacular rock formations
The impressive land water viaduct – 213 ft high, 466 ft long and part of the Rhaetian Railway's UNESCO World Heritage
Delicious dishes and regional specialties – freshly prepared with seasonal ingredients in the on-board kitchen
A wealth of knowledge about the sights along the route thanks to audioguides 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 ride in the GoldenPass Belle Époque train car
Panoramic ride on the Glacier Express
Overnight stays in Swiss Historic Hotels

7 days / 6 nights from $ 1,670

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
Trip in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter convertible minibus and panoramic trains
Mountain excursions, city tours, and culinary experiences

11 days / 10 nights from $ 5,540

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 $ 1,400

Travel period : December to April

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

Panoramic trip 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 $ 2,100

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 $ 1,810

Travel period : January to October