One Day Across the Swiss Alps

The Glacier Express turns a full day across Switzerland into a slow reveal of valleys, gorges, bridges, villages, and high Alpine passes. It links two celebrated mountain destinations while making the space between them the reason to travel.

This is a panoramic day train, not a sleeper. The full Zermatt–St. Moritz route is the signature journey, while selected shorter sections and hotel packages may suit different itineraries.

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GLACIER EXPRESS

Why Glacier Express stands apart

A full-day panoramic crossing between Zermatt and St. Moritz.

Iconic Alpine landscapes, the Rhine Gorge, and the Oberalp Pass.

Three current service classes, including the premium Excellence experience.

Natural pairing with mountain hotels, local railways, and a broader Switzerland itinerary.

Who will feel at home here

Glacier Express is a beautiful choice for:

Travelers who want a celebrated Swiss scenic journey in one day.

Couples, families, and rail enthusiasts combining Zermatt and St. Moritz.

Food-focused clients considering Excellence Class.

Guests comfortable with a long seated day and station luggage logistics.

Choose the experience that fits

Second Class

Panoramic seating for the full route or eligible shorter section, with optional catering and compulsory reservation.

First Class

A less-dense panoramic seating arrangement with optional catering and compulsory reservation.

Excellence Class

A premium full-route experience with guaranteed window seat, dedicated service, multi-course dining, selected beverages, and current luggage and check-in features; a valid First Class ticket is also required.

Every category, arrangement, privilege, and request is confirmed for the exact journey before booking.

Current journey possibilities

The real Glacier Express train near Zermatt with the Matterhorn rising above it in the same photograph.

Zermatt to St. Moritz

The signature full-day west-to-east crossing.

The Glacier Express arriving at Oberalp Pass station

St. Moritz to Zermatt

The full-day east-to-west reverse route.

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The Glacier Express crossing the stone Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur

Selected shorter sections

Intermediate journeys may be sold according to class, season, and timetable restrictions; Excellence is full-route only.

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Grand Hotel Zermatterhof in Zermatt, an example of a mountain hotel stay before or after the Glacier Express

Glacier Express packages

Hotels, local transfers, mountain railways, Bernina Express, Lake Geneva, Zurich, Milan, or other Swiss extensions can surround the train without becoming part of the rail ticket.

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Routes, dates, directions, durations, stations, timings, excursions, and inclusions change. Evyssa confirms the live journey before presenting it as available.

Why plan Glacier Express with Evyssa

Evyssa brings more than 20 years of travel experience, deep Europe and international destination knowledge, long-standing industry relationships, and complete-trip planning to every rail recommendation.

When a qualifying preferred relationship applies, the exact recognition or added value depends on the train, journey, dates, rate, and reservation. Evyssa verifies it before including it in your plans.

We will:

Match the route, direction, season, and journey length to your interests.

Explain accommodation, class, seating, privacy, and comfort differences clearly.

Confirm current inventory, terms, inclusions, and any qualifying preferred value before you commit.

Plan flights, hotels, private transfers, touring, dining, and onward travel around the train.

Coordinate celebrations, dietary needs, mobility considerations, and other special requests.

Keep important payment and planning dates visible.

Remain available before, during, and after your journey.

Let the journey begin before you arrive

Tell us how you want the trip to feel and what should happen around the train. Evyssa will shape Glacier Express, the wider itinerary, and the practical details into one considered journey.

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