Trip vs trip
Glacier Express vs GoldenPass Line
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| Glacier Express Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys) | GoldenPass Line Fred. Holidays (Fred. Rail Journeys) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rail share | 100% (medium confidence) | 100% (medium confidence) |
| Guiding | Rail journey | Rail journey |
| Countries | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| Named trains | Glacier Express | GoldenPass Line, GoldenPass Express |
| Nights on board | no | no |
Which one, honestly
- For time on the train: Glacier Express spends the most of the trip on rails: 100% rail share, against 100% (GoldenPass Line).
Glacier Express: worth knowing
- Meals, snacks and drinks are not included in Standard or First Class; either purchase on board or pre-book an at-seat meal.
- Excellence Class, with its concierge service and multi-course meal, costs a supplement over the standard fare.
GoldenPass Line: worth knowing
- Two products share the GoldenPass name: the classic Montreux-Zweisimmen-Interlaken-Lucerne route with Belle Époque or Panoramic carriages, and the new (2023) GoldenPass Express running directly between Interlaken and Montreux in Prestige Class; check which one you are booking.
- Fred. Rail Journeys does not publish a day-by-day itinerary or price for this journey.