Glacier Express
Scenic Train Ride Switzerland
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Excellence Class: "Once in a lifetime!" -
Route: St Moritz - Chur - Andermatt - Zermatt -
Slowest express train in the world -
Breathtaking route through the Alps -
91 tunnels and 291 bridges -
Food served at passenger’s seat (Plate of the day: CHF 30, Three-course lunch: CHF 43) -
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Glacier Express - Route map
Glacier Express - Facts
- Route: Zermatt–St. Moritz/Davos or vice versa
- Distance: 291 km
- Duration: 8h03 min
The Glacier Express is mentioned as the slowest express train in the world: the journey takes about 8 hours
General
The fully panoramic Glacier Express connects St Moritz in Grisons with Zermatt in Valais via the Albula-railway, Rhine-Canyon and Oberalp-pass. Special panoramic windows offer the best views in both first and second class. The Glacier Express is the best way to discover the most beautiful parts of the Swiss Alps.
Excellence Class
If you make reservations for the Excellence class, keep in mind that you need a first class ticket.
Coach & Services:
- Lounge seating with guaranteed window seat
- Exclusive access to the Glacier Bar
- Tablet with Bordinfotainment
- Concierge as host in the Excellence Class
- Welcome-Desk & personal check-in on the platform
- Luggage transport in dedicated lockable sections aboard
Catering:
- Coffee, juice, champagne & brioche
- Apéritif & amuse-bouche
- Seasonal, regional 5-course menu including wine accompaniment
- Coffee & digestif with a coffret of chocolates
- Tea Time in the afternoon with goodies
- Soft drinks & fruit juices
- Snacks throughout the day available
2nd Class
- Comfortable seats in bays of 4 seats
- Large panoramic windows to enjoy the best views
- Multi-lingual (including English) information about the sights along the route with free earphones
- Large tables at each seat
1st Class
- Comfortable seats in bays of 4 seats and in bays of 2 seats facing each other
- Large panoramic windows to enjoy the best views
- Multi-lingual (including English) information about the sights along the route with free earphones
- Large tables at each seat
- More quiet atmosphere than in 2nd class
- More space at your seat than in 2nd class
Catering
A bar coach is open during the whole journey for drinks and small snacks. When pre-booked, a special three-course lunch is served at your seat. This applies for both 1st and 2nd class. Looking to book this lunch? Contact us.
Wifi
There is no Wifi available onboard the Glacier Express.
Power sockets
There are no power sockets available onboard the Glacier Express.
Children
Children up to 15 years travel for free on a Family Card when they travel with their (grand)parents. This Family Card is for sale at any Swiss train station for 30 Swiss Francs. When you're travelling on a Pass of the Swiss Travel System this card is available for free.
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed on Glacier Express trains except guide dogs.
Luggage
There is no luggage limit onboard the Glacier Express. You can place your large suitcases at the special luggage racks near the outside doors and hang your coats at the wardrobe next to it. Ofcourse, its advisable to take items of high value to your seat.
Boarding
You can board the train at any time before departure. You will be welcomed by stewards on board the train which will guide you to your seat and take any lunch reservations. Please note that the Glacier Express is coupled to a regular train between St Moritz and Chur. In this case the Glacier Express-coaches will be designated at the train indicators or ask a member of staff where to stand on the platform.
Discount cards
When you're making more train journeys within Switzerland it's advisable to book a Swiss Travel Pass.
Interrail / Eurail
Interrail and Eurail are valid on the whole route of the Glacier Express. A reservation is obligatory.
Groups
For groups from 6 persons we offer special group fares, see Group travel by train.
Business
The Glacier Express could be a great incentive for your business partners to discuss business in the beatiful settings of the Swiss Alps. See Business travel by train.
At the station
All Glacier Express-stations offer heated waiting rooms for both first and second class passengers. Most stations have a restaurant or shop for refreshments.
Rail passes
All Swiss Travel Passes are valid for the Glacier Express (reservation required) Popular passes are the Swiss Travel Pass Consecutive (100% Discount) and Swiss Half Fare Card (50% Discount).
Seat Reservations
Reservations are compulsory.
Seasons and timetable
Seasons 2019
The travel day you choose when booking determines in which season the trip falls.
- High season = 30-May-2019 - 15-Sep-2019
- Mid season = 30-March-2019 - 29-May-2019 and 16-Sep-2019 - 13-Oct-2019
- Low season = 01-Jan-2019 - 29-March-2019
Timetable winter 2019
The winter timetable applies from 01-Jan-2019 to 10-May-2019.
Zermatt - St. Moritz/Davos
902 | 904 (1) | |
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Zermatt | dep 08.52 | dep 09.52 |
Brig | arr 10.12 | arr 11.12 |
Brig | dep 10.18 | dep 11.18 |
Andermatt | arr 11.46 | arr 12.46 |
Andermatt | dep 11.54 | dep 12.54 |
Disentis Mustér | arr 12.55 | arr 13.55 |
Disentis Mustér | dep 13.11 | dep 14.11 |
Chur | arr 14.15 | arr 15.15 |
Chur | dep 14.32 | dep 15.32 |
Tiefencastel | arr 15.27 | arr 16.27 |
Filisur (3) | arr 15.41 | arr 16.41 |
Samedan | arr 16.29 | arr 17.29 |
St. Moritz | arr 16.38 | arr 17.38 |
St. Moritz/Davos - Zermatt
923 | 925 (1) | |
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St. Moritz | dep 09.15 | dep 10.20 |
Samedan | dep 09.25 | dep 10.28 |
Filisur (3) | dep 10.19 | dep 11.19 |
Tiefencastel | dep 10.33 | dep 11.33 |
Chur | arr 11.18 | arr 12.18 |
Chur | dep 11.26 | dep 12.26 |
Disentis Mustér | arr 12.27 | arr 13.27 |
Disentis Mustér | dep 12.37 | dep 13.37 |
Andermatt | arr 13.52 | arr 14.52 |
Andermatt | dep 13.54 | dep 14.54 |
Brig | arr 15.40 | arr 16.40 |
Brig | dep 15.45 | dep 16.45 |
Zermatt | arr 17.10 | arr 18.10 |
Timetable summer 2019
The summer timetable applies 11-May-2019 to 13-Oct-2019.
Zermatt - St. Moritz/Davos
900 | 902(2) | 904 | 906 | ||
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Zermatt | dep | 07.52 | 08.52 | 09.52 | |
Brig | arr | 09.12 | 10.12 | 11.12 | |
Brig | dep | 09.18 | 10.18 | 11.18 | 14.10 |
Andermatt | arr | 10.46 | 11.46 | 12.46 | 15.46 |
Andermatt | dep | 10.54 | 11.54 | 12.54 | 15.54 |
Disentis | arr | 11.55 | 12.55 | 13.55 | 16.55 |
Disentis | dep | 12.11 | 13.11 | 14.11 | 17.11 |
Chur | arr | 13.24 | 14.15 | 15.15 | 18.24 |
Chur | dep | 14.32 | 15.32 | 18.58 | |
Thusis | arr | 19.28 | |||
Tiefencastel | arr | 15.27 | 16.27 | 19.46 | |
Filisur (3) | arr | 15.41 | 16.41 | 20.00 | |
Bergün | arr | 20.14 | |||
Samedan | arr | 16.29 | 17.29 | 20.45 | |
St. Moritz | arr | 16.38 | 17.38 | 20.58 |
St. Moritz/Davos - Zermatt
901 | 903 (2) | 905 | 907 | ||
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St. Moritz | dep | 07.02 | 09.15 | 10.20 | |
Samedan | dep | 07.16 | 09.25 | 10.28 | |
Bergün | dep | 07.47 | |||
Filisur (3) | dep | 08.01 | 10.19 | 11.19 | |
Tiefencastel | dep | 08.15 | 10.33 | 11.33 | |
Thusis | dep | 08.33 | |||
Chur | arr | 09.03 | 11.18 | 12.18 | |
Chur | dep | 09.26 | 11.26 | 12.26 | 14.16 |
Disentis | arr | 10.27 | 12.27 | 13.27 | 15.27 |
Disentis | dep | 10.37 | 12.37 | 13.37 | 15.37 |
Andermatt | arr | 11.52 | 13.52 | 14.52 | 16.52 |
Andermatt | dep | 12.08 | 14.08 | 15.08 | 17.08 |
Brig | arr | 13.40 | 15.40 | 16.40 | 18.40 |
Brig | dep | 15.45 | 16.45 | 18.45 | |
Zermatt | arr | 17.10 | 18.10 | 20.10 |
Remarks to the timetables
- (1) runs from 19-Apr-2019
- (2) Excellence Class 02-March-2019 - 13-Oct-2019 on 902, 903 & 923
- (3) From/to Davos change trains in Filisur
- Seat reservation obligatory
- Subject to change
- Dogs cannot accompany you on board
Please note: There will be no Glacier Express trains running between 14-Oct-2019 to 14-Dec-2019
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