This is the famous scenic train link between St-Moritz and Zermatt in Switzerland. It's a panoramic trip through the Alpine heartland of Switzerland and a memorable way of traveling from the eastern to the western Swiss Alps.

Glacier Express route

The train runs from St. Moritz to Zermatt and takes about 7,5 hours. It passes through 91 tunnels and crosses the 2033m high Oberalp Pass and 291 bridges.

The Glacier Express runs on the following route:

Zermatt - St. Moritz

Facilities and services

Air conditioning
Audio system
Disabled facilities
Power sockets
Restaurant/bistro
Waiter service

Facilities may differ per train and route.

Additional information

Conditions for Eurail Pass holders

Eurail Passes, including Switzerland, are valid on the entire route from St.Moritz to Zermatt. Seat reservations or dining car reservations at extra costs, are compulsory.

The cost of your reservation depends on the length of the route. You can find this information and all other reservation costs, like dining car reservations, on the website of the Glacier Express.

Reservations can be made through:

The Rail Planner app
The Glacier Express website. Under 'Reduction', select the option 'Eurailpass'.

Special features

The new 1st and 2nd class panorama cars are air-cushioned, air-conditioned, wheelchair-accessible and are considerably quieter than the previous generation of rolling stocks. The new interiors are elegant and pleasant, and the improved information system is available in six languages. The Glacier Express runs daily during Summer and Winter seasons and offers 1st and 2nd class coaches, panoramic coaches and a dining car.