How much does it cost to ride the Glacier Express?

How much does it cost to ride the Glacier Express?

Glacier Express fares
Zermatt - St Moritz, basic fare:	152 CHF (€135) 2nd class, one-way 268 CHF (€237) 1st class, one-way
Glacier Express reservation fee: (to be paid in addition to the basic fare or railpass)	39 CHF (€38) in winter 49 CHF (€47) in summer

Is it worth taking Glacier Express?

So to answer the question, yes, the Glacier Express was definitely one of my highlights and there is so much to see in Zermatt and St Moritz that you will not miss anything much in Interlaken (which is in any event reached by the much less interesting Lötschberg route.

Where does the Glacier Express start and finish?

Glacier Express
Start	Brig, Zermatt
Stops	Fiesch, Andermatt, Disentis/Mustér, Chur, Thusis, Tiefencastel, Filisur, Bergün/Bravuogn, Samedan, Celerina
End	St. Moritz / Davos (change in Filisur), Chur
Distance travelled	291 kilometres (181 mi)

How long does the Glacier Express take?

approximately 7 and a half hours If you travel the full length of the route between Zermatt and St. Moritz then your Glacier Express trip takes approximately 7 and a half hours, carrying you across 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. Your hours aboard allow you to sit back, relax, and take in the unspoiled natural scenery of the Swiss Alps.

What is the name of the most famous train ride in Switzerland?

The Glacier Express - also known as the world's slowest express train – is probably the best known scenic train ride in Switzerland. It connects the two highly popular mountain destinations of St. Moritz and Zermatt.

What is the most scenic part of the Glacier Express?

ST. MORITZ TO ANDERMATT. The first section is the most scenic stretch of the entire Glacier Express Route with the famous Landwasser Viaduct. Experience the dramatic landscapes of the 'Swiss Grand Canyon' carved by the river Rhine into the white rocks.

Is there food on the Glacier Express?

Food and drink on the Glacier Express Guests are able to purchase food on board the train, choosing from a 'plate of the day' (CHF30) or three-course lunch (CHF43). All food is freshly prepared on the train, hence the high price, and meals can be paired with wines from an extensive list featuring many Swiss wines.

Which part of Glacier Express is best?

Disentis-Muster to Andermatt is by far the most spectacular. The Rhine gorges are wonderful (the young Rhine that has its source in the mountains above Andermatt) and the part of the line along the Oberalp pass which is wild and spectacular.

Can you hop on and off the Glacier Express?

You can start your trip at either end of this baller journey, or hop on/off at any of the following Glacier Express stops: Brig, Andermatt, Disentis, Chur, Tiefencastel, Filisur and Samedan. If you take the entire journey, you'll be on the train for 8 hours, passing through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges along the way.

Which side of Glacier Express is better?

Broadly speaking, if you are on the left-hand side of the Glacier Express from St Moritz to Zermatt you will get a better view of the Landwasser Viaduct. When the train reaches Chur, it travels back along the track.

What is the Glacier Express (GEX)?

• The Glacier Express (GEX) is an express train connecting railway stations of the two major mountain resorts of Zermatt and St. Moritz in the center of the Swiss Alps. The train is not an "express" in the sense of being a high-speed train, but rather, in the sense that it provides a one-seat ride for an eight-hours-long journey.

How long does it take to travel the Glacier Express?

• The Glacier Express is a direct train from Zermatt to St. Moritz. The train is also referred to as the 'slowest express train in the world': the journey takes about 8 hours. There is a good reason for this slow pace: the train squeezes its way through the Alps, through narrow valleys, tight curves, 91 tunnels, and across 291 bridges.

What is the Glacier Express train in Switzerland?

• The first Glacier Express train in Switzerland dates to June of 1930 when a train left St. Moritz with destination Zermatt. Today travelers can enjoy this extraordinary Swiss mountain train excursion in 8 hours.

What do you get with Excellence class on Glacier Express?

• A Glacier Express tilting glass was given as a souvenir at the end of the trip, along with Excellence Class branded chewing gum or hand cream. On arrival, you are told to just leave the train, and someone comes onboard to take your bags off the train.