Glacier Express  

2012 Rates Prices are in Australian Dollars and are subject to currency fluctuation.

Duration:
Tour 1 - 3 Days / 2 Nights
Tour 2 - 4 Days / 3 Nights 

Destination: St. Moritz » Glacier Express » Zermatt

Travel in comfort on the Glacier Express through the unspoilt natural beauty of a landscape rich in ancient, fragrant mountain forests, peaceful Alpine meadows, rushing mountain streams and mountain valleys, soaked in tradition and centuries-old culture.

What is the Glacier Express ?

The Glacier Express is probably Switzerland's most scenic train journey.   It's a year-round train service between Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn and St Moritz in the Engadin skiing area. 

Billed as Europe's slowest express, its a narrow-gauge train which takes 7½ hours to cover just over 290 km (180 miles), at an average of around 24 mph.  But you won't mind, as spectacular Swiss mountain scenery unfolds outside the train's massive panoramic sightseeing windows while you eat lunch accompanied by crisp Swiss white wine. 

There is just one daily Glacier Express in winter, but several daily trains in summer, although regular (usually hourly) local trains also operate over all sections of the Glacier Express's route.

Regions

You will experience Switzerland practically from within a single train. Setting off from Zermatt, the leisurely internationally-renowned car-free town at the foot of the Matterhorn, your journey will take you to the glamorous holiday village of St. Moritz. From the Valais into the Engadine, the train passes through deepest Switzerland at the Gotthard Pass. The hidden sources of two European river "giants" – the Rhone and the Rhine – lie here.

Lunch on board the Glacier Express

During your 7½ hour trip onboard the Glacier Express from St. Moritz to Zermatt (or vice versa), a 3-course lunch can be served at your seat at an additional cost. To enjoy this experience, we recommend you make your meal reservation (excluding beverages) in advance. All trains have a Railbar plus a snacks trolley.

Trip Map:

Dates and Rates

Glacier Express Tour Tour 1: 3 days - 2 nights Prices from:	1st Class Rail		2nd Class Rail
1 night St. Moritz, 1 night Zermatt	Twin	Single	Twin	Single
Hotel with lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	927	969	776	819
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-22 Dec 2012	813	864	663	714
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	850	894	700	744
Hotel without lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	865	907	715	757
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-22 Dec 2012	752	802	602	652
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	792	833	638	682
Hotel with lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	1095	1160	945	1009
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-22 Dec 2012	905	967	755	817
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	933	997	783	847
Hotel without lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	1034	1100	884	948
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-22 Dec 2012	843	907	693	755
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	874	937	727	785
PREMIUM¹ Hotel with lunch on the Glacier Express
29 Apr 2012 - 22 Dec 2012	1248	1543	1097	1393
DeluxeHotel² with lunch on the Glacier Express
16 Jun - 5 Jul 2012, 19Aug - 10 Sep 2012	1362	1413	1211	1262
06 Jul - 18 Aug 2012	1475	1562	1325	1412
¹ 4-Star Premium = Stefanie hotel in St. Moritz (Superior rooms) + CERVO Boutique Hotel in Zermatt (24Jun-20 Oct 12) or Unique Hotel Post in Zermatt (29Apr-22Dec 12 - Unique Rooms) ² Deluxe lake view at the Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz & superior double room with Matterhorn view at Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt (Single = Standard room without Matterhorn view)

Glacier Express Tour Tour 2: 4 days - 3 nights Prices from:	1st Class Rail		2nd Class Rail
1 night St. Moritz, 2 nights Zermatt	Twin	Single	Twin	Single
Hotel with lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	1105	1166	954	1015
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-21 Dec 2012	938	1007	787	857
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	976	1036	825	886
Hotel without lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	1046	1105	892	953
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-21 Dec 2012	877	945	726	795
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	917	975	764	825
Hotel with lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	1318	1415	1166	1265
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-21 Dec 2012	1065	1156	975	1005
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	1092	1184	942	1034
Hotel without lunch on the Glacier Express
1-13 Apr 2012; 10 Jan - 31 Mar 2013	1257	1353	1105	1203
14 Apr - 11 May 2012, 08-21 Dec 2012	1033	1094	853	944
12 May - 31 Oct 2012	1033	1124	880	972
Hotel² with lunch on the Glacier Express
16Jun - 5Jul 2012, 19Aug -10 Sep 2012	1735	1766	1585	1615
06 Jul - 18 Aug 2012	1902	1980	1751	1830
²Deluxe lake view at the Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz & superior double room with Matterhorn view at Mont Cervin Palace in Zermatt (Single = standard room without Matterhorn view)