Glacier Express - Rail Journeys in Switzerland

Experience the unique mountain landscape of the Swiss Alps

Daily Zermatt to Davos or St. Moritz and vice versa in 8 hours.

Glacier Express is a panoramic journey through the heart of Switzerland on board the world's slowest express train. In just under 8 hours the Glacier Express winds its way up to over 2,000m at the Oberalp Pass, through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape of glaciers, ancient forests, rushing mountain streams and valleys. There are excellent facilities on board including a dining car to ensure all your refreshments and lunch requirements are catered for. More details click here


Suggested two centre holidays featuring the Glacier Express

Additional nights, alternative UK airports and first class rail upgrade available

5 Days to Davos and Zermatt
Including return flights from London, 2 nights in Davos with 2 nights in Zermatt, 3 or 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 2nd class rail travel Zurich to Davos, Davos to Zermatt on the Glacier Express including lunch, Zermatt to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £576 per person 3 star or from £617 per person 4 star.

Details on trips around Davos and Zermatt

6 Days to Zermatt and Davos
Including return flights from London, 2 nights in Zermatt with 3 nights in Davos, 3 or 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 2nd class rail travel Zurich to Zermatt, Glacier Express including lunch Zermatt to Davos, Davos to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £630 per person 3 star or from £670 per person 4 star.

Details on trips around Zermatt and Davos

6 Days to St. Moritz and Zermatt
Including return flights from London, 3 nights in St. Moritz with 2 nights in Zermatt, 3 or 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 2nd class rail travel Zurich to St. Moritz, St. Moritz to Zermatt on the Glacier Express including lunch, Zermatt to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £698 per person 3 star or from £837 per person 4 star.

Details on trips around St. Moritz and Zermatt

6 Days to Pontresina and Zermatt
Including return flights from London, 3 nights in Pontresina with 2 nights in Zermatt, 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 2nd class rail travel Zurich to Pontresina, Pontresina to Zermatt on the Glacier Express including lunch, Zermatt to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £823 per person 4 star.


Details on trips around Pontresina and Zermatt

7 Days to Zermatt and St. Moritz
Including return flights from London, 3 nights in Zermatt with 3 nights in St. Moritz, 3 or 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 2nd class rail travel Zurich to Zermatt, Glacier Express including lunch Zermatt to St. Moritz, St. Moritz to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £758 per person 3 star or from £914 per person 4 star.

Details on trips around Zermatt and St. Moritz

 8 Days to Zermatt and Pontresina
Including return flights from London, 3 nights in Zermatt with 4 nights in Pontresina, 4 star hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation sharing a double room, 2nd class rail travel Zurich to Pontresina, Glacier Express including lunch Zermatt to Pontresina, Pontresina to Zurich and the half fare travel card
Prices from £998 per person 4 star.

Details on trips around Zermatt and Pontresina


Fast Baggage –transfer your luggage between resorts

To help you enjoy your scenic rail journey between resorts, you can arrange 'Fast Baggage'. All you need to do is hand your luggage into the station before 9am and collect it at your destination on the same day any time after 6pm. There are a few stations where your luggage will not be available until the following morning.
The cost of this service is 20 Sfrs per item which is payable locally.

 

Full details of the Glacier Express journey


 

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