General information
The Glacier Express is one of the most famous train routes in the world. It is a panoramic train journey through the Swiss Alps, connecting Zermatt with St. Moritz. The route is 300 kilometres long and takes about 8 hours. Along the way you can enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, glaciers and idyllic villages, while the train passes through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges.

The highest point of the route is the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres. On the journey you will also see the famous Matterhorn and the impressive Rhône Glacier.

Image: Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur. 

The trains feature coaches with large panoramic windows and offer at-seat catering service in all classes, making this one of the most comfortable train journeys in Europe.

• Catering with typical Swiss and international dishes
• WiFi and power sockets in all classes
• Multilingual information about sights along the way (with free headphones)
• Large panoramic windows, comfortable seats with spacious tables
• Seat reservation is mandatory

How to book
The Glacier Express is included as standard in all our Swiss rail tours. In both 2nd and 1st class a three-course meal is included. Excellence Class is available as an optional upgrade.

You can also book the Glacier Express yourself with a Swiss Travel Pass or Eurail Pass. A mandatory seat reservation is required, which can be booked via our train planner under the “Reservations” tab.

2nd class: comfortable seats in groups of 4 with large tables. Large panoramic windows. Multilingual information with free earphones. WiFi and power sockets available. At-seat catering service. 

1st class: seating groups of 4 as in 2nd class, or groups of 2 facing each other. Quieter atmosphere than in 2nd class. More legroom and wider seats. Catering in both 1st and 2nd class. Meals can be pre-ordered when making a seat reservation, or ordered on board (limited availability). In our Swiss rail tours a three-course meal is pre-booked and included.

Excellence Class: The exclusive Excellence Class requires an additional reservation on top of a 1st class ticket. There is only one coach with 10 seats available on selected trains, bookable only for the full route Zermatt–St. Moritz. Reservations can be made via our Rail Planner app or as an upgrade in a Rail Tour.

Extras compared to 1st class: lounge seats in 2-seat groups with large tables. Exclusive access to the Glacier Bar. Tablet with on-board infotainment. Concierge as host in Excellence Class. Welcome desk & personal check-in at the platform. Luggage storage in lockable compartments on board. 

Catering Excellence Class: seasonal, regional 5-course menu with wine pairing. Champagne & brioche. Aperitif & amuse-bouche. Afternoon tea/coffee with pastries, chocolate selection. Soft drinks & fruit juices. Snacks available throughout the day.