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Classic Glacier Express from London

Independent rail trip from London to St. Moritz via the Glacier Express

Illustration of Classic Glacier Express from London

Railbookers runs Classic Glacier Express from London as a 5-day, 4-night independent rail vacation that starts in London and ends in St. Moritz. Day one is entirely on trains: a Eurostar service from St Pancras to Paris, then a connecting train to Zurich for a two-night stay. In Zurich, a guided city tour, a boat ride on Lake Zurich, and a stop at the Lindt Home of Chocolate for tastings are included. The centerpiece comes on day three, when the red panoramic carriages of the Glacier Express carry travelers from Brig to St. Moritz over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, reaching 6,669 feet at the Oberalp Pass. St. Moritz then offers a free day with walking trails, mountain biking, golf, or skiing before the return train to Zurich. As an independent package rather than an escorted tour, it suits travelers who want the trains and Swiss Pass arranged for them but prefer to set their own pace in each city.

What to know before you look closer

  • The hotels listed are a set of 17 accommodation options across tiers and cities rather than a fixed list of stays; which hotel you get depends on the tier and city you choose.
  • The route to Switzerland runs through Paris on a connecting train after the Eurostar leg, so day one involves two train changes rather than a single direct journey.
  • The evidence available does not list current departure dates for this trip; confirm availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Zurich

    London to Zurich

    Your journey begins in London, where you'll travel to St Pancras International Station and board a Eurostar train to Paris. From there, you'll connect onto another train en route to Zurich. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Zurich

    Zurich

    Discover the best of Zurich today on a guided city tour, then relax on a 30-minute boat ride across Lake Zurich and take a lakeside stroll to the Lindt Home of Chocolate for unlimited tastings.

  3. Day 3railovernight: St. Moritz

    Glacier Express from Brig to St. Moritz

    Use your Swiss Pass to travel from Zurich to Brig. Board the famous red panoramic carriages of the Glacier Express across the Swiss Alps, over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels, reaching its highest point at the Oberalp Pass, 6,669 feet above sea level, before arriving into St. Moritz.

  4. Day 4overnight: St. Moritz

    St. Moritz

    Enjoy a full day soaking up the scenery of St. Moritz. Explore some of the 112 miles of walking trails, try mountain biking, golf, or skiing, or visit the Segantini Museum.

  5. Day 5rail

    Depart St. Moritz

    After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and take the train back to Zurich to continue with your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The journey begins with a Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Paris, connecting onward to Zurich.
  • Day 2A guided city tour of Zurich, a 30-minute boat ride on Lake Zurich, and a lakeside walk to the Lindt Home of Chocolate for tastings.
  • Day 3The Glacier Express runs in red panoramic carriages from Brig to St. Moritz, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels and reaching 6,669 feet at the Oberalp Pass.
  • Day 4A full day in St. Moritz with access to 112 miles of walking trails, mountain biking, golf, skiing, or the Segantini Museum.

Included

  • Eurostar rail travel
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in Zurich
  • 2 nights' hotel stay with breakfast in St. Moritz
  • Three-day Swiss Pass
  • Reservations on the Glacier Express between Brig and St. Moritz
  • City Tour and lake cruise in Zurich with chocolate tasting

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in this trip?
Yes. Eurostar rail travel from London, a three-day Swiss Pass, and reservations on the Glacier Express between Brig and St. Moritz are included.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent rail vacation; Railbookers arranges the hotels, Swiss Pass, and train reservations, and travelers explore Zurich and St. Moritz on their own outside the included Zurich city tour.
Which trains does the trip use?
A Eurostar train from London to Paris, a connecting train on to Zurich, and the Glacier Express from Brig to St. Moritz.
What hotels are used?
The trip draws from a set of 17 accommodation options across London, Zurich, and St. Moritz, including the Kimpton Fitzroy London, the Baur Au Lac in Zurich, and hotels in St. Moritz.
How long is the trip and what is the starting price?
5 days and 4 nights, from 1,739 US dollars per person, about 348 US dollars per day.

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