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 travelling from the eastern to the western Swiss Alps. The journey lasts 7.5 hours. It passes through 91 tunnels and crosses 291 bridges and the 2033 m high Oberalp Pass.

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.

Operated by:

Additional information

Conditions for Interrail Pass holders

Interrail Passes including Switzerland, are valid on the entire route from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Seat reservations or dining car reservations at extra cost, 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 'Interrail'.

Special features

The new 1^st and 2^nd 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 1^st and 2^nd class coaches, panoramic coaches and a dining car.