Scenic Train
Glacier Express
Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the Glacier Express—an iconic highlight of any well-coordinated Alpine adventure. Let our Switzerland travel specialists at Swiss Voyagers create the perfect experience for you, featuring scenic train rides, comfortable hotel stays, and gourmet dining onboard. Customize your itinerary and extend your trip duration to bring your dream of exploring the Swiss Alps to life.
The Glacier Express Route
Set out on a remarkable 8-hour journey between the stylish resort town of St. Moritz and Zermatt, home to the iconic Matterhorn, or travel in the opposite direction. For a shorter experience, you can opt for a segment of the route starting or ending in Brig, Andermatt, or Chur.
The Glacier Express Highlights of the Trip
The ultimate way to experience Switzerland
Explore Switzerland in the utmost comfort through the large panoramic windows of the Glacier Express. Savour gourmet cuisine and fine wines as you travel through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges. Audio guides in several languages enrich your knowledge of local sights. Choose Excellence Class, with exclusive lounge chairs, exceptional service and the finest cuisine, for the most luxurious experience.
Highlights of Trip Route
In addition to the well-known destinations of Zermatt and St. Moritz, the journey offers further Swiss highlights:
- The Oberalp Pass: The highest point on the line at 2,033 metres above sea level offers breathtaking panoramic views.
- The Rhine Gorge: With impressively steep cliffs and spectacular rock formations, it’s no wonder the gorge is known as the “Swiss Grand Canyon”.
- Landwasser Viaduct: An imposing, 65-metre-high viaduct, which forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Rhaetian Railway line.
TIMETABLE OF GLACIER EXPRESS
Winter timetable valid from 09.12.2023 – 03.05.2024
| Zermatt – St. Moritz | PE 920* | PE 902** |
| Zermatt | 07:52 | 08:52 |
| Brig | 09:18 | 10:18 |
| Chur | 13:34 | 14:34 |
| St. Moritz | 15:37 | 16:37 |
| St. Moritz – Zermatt | PE 923** | PE 925* |
| St. Moritz | 08:51 | 09:42 |
| Chur | 11:05 | 12:14 |
| Brig | 15:50 | 16:50 |
| Zermatt | 17:10 | 18:10 |
* 920/925 will operate from 03.02. – 03.05.2024
** Excellence Class on PE 902 & 923 (From 25.03. – 12.04.2024 there will be no Excellence Class carriages)
Summer timetable valid from 04.05.2024 – 12.10.2024
| Zermatt – St. Moritz | PE 900 | PE 902* | PE 904 | PE 906 |
| Zermatt | 07:52 | 08:52 | 09:52 | – |
| Brig | 09:18 | 10:18 | 11:18 | 14:18 |
| Chur | 13:25 Arrival | 14:34 | 15:34 | 18:58 |
| St. Moritz | – | 16:37 | 17:37 | 21:00 |
| St. Moritz – Zermatt | PE 901 | PE 903* | PE 905 | PE 907 |
| St. Moritz | 07:02 | 08:51 | 09:42 | – |
| Chur | 09:26 | 11:05 | 12:14 | 14:16 |
| Brig | 13:40 Arrival | 15:50 | 16:50 | 18:50 |
| Zermatt | – | 17:10 | 18:10 | 20:10 |
* Excellence Class on PE 902 & 903
Please note: No Glacier Express train will be running from 13.10. – 07.12.2024.
Further timetables available at glacierexpress.ch.
