Glacier-Express Scenic Train Switzerland

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. The journey lasts 7.5 hours. It passes through 91 tunnels and crosses 291 bridges and the 2033 m high Oberalp Pass.

Glacier Express passing through a traditional village near Zermatt

Panoramic windows in Glacier Express

Glacier Express on a misty day

Seat in Glacier Express

Glacier Express in snow

Glacier Express scenic train route

Facilities and services

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.

Reservation fees in low season (15 december 2019 - 5 May 2020): 23 - 33 CHF

Reservation fees in high season (9 May 2020 - 11 October 2020): 33 - 43 CHF

The cost of your reservation depends on the length of the route. For all other reservation costs, like dining car reservations, and booking your seat reservation, check 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.