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

Sunset behind a snow-capped mountain peak with fog.

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express and Gotthard Panorama Express
Mountain excursion to the Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
Bookable with luggage transport

8 days / 7 nights from CHF 1,710

Travel period : April to October

Bestseller

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Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express, Gotthard Panorama Express and Voralpen-Express
Top sights in Switzerland
Bookable with luggage transport

8 days / 7 nights from CHF 1,650

Travel period : April to October

A red train travels along a turquoise lake and through an alpine landscape.

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, GoldenPass Express and Gotthard Panorama Express
Most popular Swiss holiday destinations on one trip
Bookable with luggage transport

7 days / 6 nights from CHF 1,430

Travel period : April 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 CHF 1,650

Travel period : April to October

Bestseller

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 onboard the panoramic train

3 days / 2 nights from CHF 1,590

Travel period : December to October

A red locomotive pulls a train through a green mountain landscape.

Panoramic journey on the Glacier Express, Bernina Express and Gotthard Panorama Express
Overnight stays in Zermatt, St. Moritz, Lugano and Lucerne
Picturesque boat and bus trips

5 days / 4 nights from CHF 1,070

Travel period : April to October

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