Glacier Express

Routes
Zermatt > Visp > Brig > Andermatt > Disentis > Chur > Davos/St. Moritz

• A panoramic trip through the Alps in the heart of Switzerland. The Glacier Express travels a beautiful route between the sights of the Graubünden holiday region, the sunny Valais region with its glacier landscape, and the beautiful regions of the South
• Travel in comfort through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant moun- tain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture.
• A 7 1/2 hour railway journey.
• The ride crosses 291 bridges, passes through 91 tunnels and masters the 2045m/ 6708 ft high Oberalp Pass.

Accommodation type

• The new interiors are elegant and pleasant and the improved information system is available in six languages
• The headphones for the information system and the Glacier Express information brochure are included on the Premium trains
• Air-conditioned carriages
• Wheelchair accessible
• 1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
• In-seat catering (hot meals)
• In-seat drinks service

Panoramic First class

• Oversized windows which extend into the roof provide all-round panoramic views
• 36 seats (12x3 seat compartments, central aisle carriage) with table
• Air-conditioning
• Sealed windows
• Along the route, the most important features are described in a taped commentary in German, English, French, Italian, Chinese and Japanese

Panoramic Second class

• Oversized windows which extend into the roof provide all-round panoramic views
• 48 seats (12x4 seat compartments, central aisle carriage) with table
• Air-conditioning
• Sealed windows
• Along the route, the most important features are described in a taped commentary in German, English, French, Italian, Chinese and Japanese

Standard First class

• Conventional design
• 36 seats (6x4 and 6x2 seat compartments, central aisle carriage)
• Opening windows

Standard Second class

• Conventional design
• 56 seats (14x4 seat compartments, central aisle carriage)
• Opening windows

Dining Car

• The journey takes a whole day. Catering for your guests must be planned. The following possibilities are on Dining Car
• Railbar: Service at your seat
• Reservation is compulsory

Prices Policy

Modes of printing

• Paper ticket

Reservation

• Reservation is compulsory for travel on the Glacier Express Train and must be used in conjunction with either an Open Ticket or a Pass
• Seating availability is limited. We recommend that you make your reservation well in advance
• Reservation is non exchangeable and non refundable
• Valid Passes are: Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex, Eurail Global Pass, Eurail Select Pass including Switzerland, Eurail Regional Passes including Switzerland

Passholder fares

• Passholder fares valid on the Chocolate Train: Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Travel Pass Flex, Eurail and Interrail Pass covering Switzerland
• Passholder fare is non exchangeable and non refundable

Disentis-Zermatt

• Swiss Passes are valid on the whole route
• Eurail Pass holders and InterRail Pass holder are entitled to a 25% reduction on the additional tickets on the Disentis-Zermatt section

• * - Open ticket is necessary on all trains (Glacier Express or Regional trains)

Booking Period

• Trains tickets can be booked up to 90 days before train departure date