How much does it cost?

From £2,125 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,870 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The package includes standard class rail on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig via Andermatt, the Jungfrau Railway from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, and return flights between London and Zurich. First Class and Excellence Class upgrades are available.

Is this escorted or independent?

Great Rail Journeys classifies this as independent travel. You receive hotel accommodation and rail tickets; Days 2 and 5 are completely free. No guide accompanies you.

Which cities do you visit?

Chur (2 nights), Interlaken (2 nights), plus day visits to Andermatt and Brig on the Glacier Express, Jungfraujoch, and Grindelwald on the Jungfrau Express.

When does this trip run?

Great Rail Journeys publishes no departure schedule in their description; contact the operator directly to confirm available dates.

Great Rail Journeys · Independent tour

Classic Glacier Express & Jungfrau Express

Swiss alpine rail loop: Glacier Express and Jungfrau Express from London

This 6-day independent tour with Great Rail Journeys combines two of Switzerland's most celebrated mountain railways in a single journey from London. You travel via Eurostar or London flight to Zurich, then by train to Chur, where you spend two nights in its historic car-free old town, one of the most intact in Switzerland. On Day 3, you board the Glacier Express, the famous panoramic train that climbs through the Alpine landscape from Chur toward Andermatt and the snow-capped peaks, reaching the journey's highest point before descending into Interlaken. On Day 4, you ride the Jungfrau Railway, a cogwheel train that ascends through alpine meadows past the imposing north face of the Eiger to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station at 3,454 metres above sea level, where views encompass the UNESCO-listed Aletsch Glacier. Days 2 and 5 are free to explore Interlaken's lakeside setting or pursue optional excursions. The return journey takes you by train back to Zurich for your flight home to London. The package includes five nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast, standard class rail throughout Switzerland, and return flights.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £10 since 4 Jul, to £2,125.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Hotels are listed as 4-star in Chur and Interlaken, but a 5-star upgrade option for Interlaken is available.
Days 2 and 5 are free days with no guide; optional excursions (Bernina Express, Schilthorn, Harder Kulm, guided e-biking) are bookable at supplement.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Chur
Chur - Arrival
On arrival in Chur you'll transfer to our handpicked hotel in Chur on a B&B basis.
Day 2railovernight: Chur
Chur - Free Day
Enjoy a free day in Chur, the largely car-free city that feels like a small town. Chur has one of the most intact old towns in Switzerland. Wander the quiet streets, visit a museum, and go shopping in some of the town's unique boutiques, or choose our optional excursion which is bookable at a supplement, the Bernina Express.
Day 3railovernight: Interlaken
Glacier Express
Enjoy a breathtaking journey through this alpine landscape aboard the historic Glacier Express train. Choose a classic carriage, first class, or excellence class, with guaranteed window seats, a five-course menu with pairing wines, and a dedicated concierge. Aboard 'The Slowest Express Train in the World', your journey begins with a climb towards Andermatt, reaching the journey's highest point before descending along the Rhone Valley. You'll leave the Glacier Express in Brig and travel north to Interlaken. Please note: There will be no Glacier Express trains running between 12th October to 5th December.
Day 4railovernight: Interlaken
Jungfrau Express
Experience the 'Top of Europe' on an excursion to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station, on the Jungfrau Railway, ascending by gondola from Grindelwald Terminal or by traditional cogwheel train through a tunnel cut through the Eiger. At Jungfraujoch, the vistas from the Sphinx viewing platform overlook the Aletsch Glacier, a UNESCO-listed World Heritage wonder. You'll return to your hotel for a second night in Interlaken.
Day 5overnight: Interlaken
Interlaken
Enjoy a free day in Interlaken, an alpine town that sits in the arms of three magnificent mountains - Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau. Shop for traditional Swiss souvenirs like chocolates and watches, or choose from one of our optional excursions which are bookable at a supplement.
Day 6rail
Interlaken to London
This incredible adventure ends today with your flight back to the UK, but before you go, enjoy the scenery one more time as you take your train from Interlaken to Zurich airport.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 3Ride the Glacier Express through the Alpine landscape, climbing toward snow-capped peaks and the train's highest point.
Day 4Ascend the Jungfrau Railway through alpine meadows past the Eiger's north face to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest train station at 3,454 metres.

Included

Accommodation: 5 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
Transportation: Standard Class Rail in Switzerland; First Class Rail upgrades available; Panoramic Carriage Journey on the Glacier Express; Journey on the Jungfrau Express
Flights: Return Flights between London and Zurich

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,125 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $2,870 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The package includes standard class rail on the Glacier Express from Chur to Brig via Andermatt, the Jungfrau Railway from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, and return flights between London and Zurich. First Class and Excellence Class upgrades are available.
Is this escorted or independent?: Great Rail Journeys classifies this as independent travel. You receive hotel accommodation and rail tickets; Days 2 and 5 are completely free. No guide accompanies you.
Which cities do you visit?: Chur (2 nights), Interlaken (2 nights), plus day visits to Andermatt and Brig on the Glacier Express, Jungfraujoch, and Grindelwald on the Jungfrau Express.
When does this trip run?: Great Rail Journeys publishes no departure schedule in their description; contact the operator directly to confirm available dates.