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Glacier Express scenic train

 

This is the famous scenic train link between St-Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland. It's a panoramic trip through the Alpine heartland of Switzerland and a memorable way of travelling from the eastern to the western Swiss Alps. The journey lasts 7.5 hours. It passes through 91 tunnels and crosses 291 bridges and the 2033 m high Oberalp Pass.

The Glacier Express runs on the following route:

  • Zermatt - St. Moritz

 

Facilities and services

  • Air conditioning
  • Audio system
  • Disabled facilities
  • Power sockets
  • Restaurant/bistro
  • Waiter service

Facilities may differ per train and route.

Operated by:


RhB logo
MG Bahn logo

 

Additional information

Conditions for Interrail Pass holders

Interrail Passes including Switzerland, are valid on the entire route from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Seat reservations or dining car reservations at extra cost, are compulsory.
 

The cost of your reservation depends on the length of the route. You can find this information and all other reservation costs, like dining car reservations, on the website of the Glacier Express.

 

Reservations can be made through:

Special features

The new 1st and 2nd class panorama cars are air-cushioned, air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible and are considerably quieter than the previous generation of rolling stocks. The new interiors are elegant and pleasant and the improved information system is available in six languages. The Glacier Express runs daily during Summer and Winter seasons and offers 1st and 2nd class coaches, panoramic coaches and a dining car.