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Glacier, Bernina & Jungfrau Express

Three famous Swiss trains through Alpine scenery, seven days from London

Illustration of Glacier, Bernina & Jungfrau Express

Great Rail Journeys offers a seven-day independent rail journey through Switzerland's most celebrated Alpine train routes. Departing from London, you fly to Zurich and travel by train to St Moritz, Zermatt, and Interlaken, staying six nights in comfortable 4-star hotels (with 5-star options available). The tour centres on three famous railways: the Bernina Express, which has operated since 1910 and holds UNESCO World Heritage status, ascending to 7,300 feet and crossing into Italy via the Brusio spiral viaduct; the Glacier Express, descending through green meadows and climbing through snow-capped mountains to the car-free village of Zermatt; and the Jungfrau Express, which climbs to Jungfraujoch at 11,333 feet, Europe's highest station, via a cogwheel train tunnel carved through the Eiger. The itinerary includes free days in Zermatt and Interlaken for independent exploration and optional activities, making it well-suited to repeat rail travellers and couples seeking time to wander.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen £210 since 4 Jul, to £2,555.

£2,765£2,5554 Jul12 Sep

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

  • Hotel choice depends on tier and city: St Moritz, Zermatt, and Interlaken each offer both 4-star and 5-star options, so your final accommodation will vary by selection
  • Several optional excursions at extra cost are available in Zermatt and Interlaken; the stated free days may include activities you wish to book separately
  • Day 0 offers two route options: a one-day flight-rail combo or a relaxing two-day Eurostar journey with an overnight in Basel; confirm your preferred routing before booking

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: St Moritz

    Getting to St Moritz

    A flight from London to Zurich is followed by a train via Chur climbing into the mountains to St Moritz, a sophisticated resort town.

  2. Day 2railovernight: St Moritz

    The Bernina Express

    A round trip aboard the UNESCO-listed Bernina Express, ascending the Bernina Pass, passing Lago Bianco and the Palü Glacier, descending to Poschiavo and crossing into Italy via the Brusio spiral viaduct to Tirano, before returning to St Moritz.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Zermatt

    The Glacier Express

    A panoramic journey aboard the Glacier Express descends towards Chur, climbs to its highest point, then follows the Rhône Valley to the car-free village of Zermatt, with views of the Matterhorn.

  4. Day 4overnight: Zermatt

    Zermatt

    A free day in car-free Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn, or an optional excursion bookable at a supplement.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Interlaken

    Zermatt to Interlaken

    We travel by train from Zermatt to Interlaken, an alpine town with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, with free time to explore.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Interlaken

    The Jungfrau Express

    We take the Jungfrau Express to Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest station, known as the 'Top of Europe', with the Sphinx Observatory and a cogwheel journey through a tunnel cut into the Eiger.

  7. Day 7rail

    Interlaken to the UK

    We travel by train from Interlaken to Zurich airport for the flight back home to the UK.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: The Bernina Express ascends to 7,300 feet, passing turquoise Lago Bianco and the Palü Glacier before spiralling around the Brusio viaduct into Italy
  • Day 3Day 3: The Glacier Express descends through the Rhone Valley and climbs to its highest point before arriving at the car-free village of Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn
  • Day 6Day 6: The Jungfrau Express reaches Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest station at 11,333 feet, via a cogwheel train tunnel cut through the Eiger with viewing windows

Included

  • 6 nights in 4 star hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast)
  • Standard Class Rail in Switzerland
  • First Class Rail upgrades available
  • Standard Class Panoramic Carriage Journey on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express
  • Return Journey on the Jungfrau Express
  • Return Flights between London and Zurich

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From £2,555 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,451 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this tour escorted or independent?
Great Rail Journeys markets this as an independent rail tour. You receive the hotels, trains, and flights; excursions and meals beyond breakfast are largely optional or at your choice in each town.
What is included in the hotels?
Six nights in 4-star hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. You select your hotel tier (4-star or 5-star) in each city: St Moritz, Zermatt, and Interlaken.
When does this tour run?
The operator does not publish a departure calendar in the evidence provided. Contact Great Rail Journeys to confirm available departure dates.
What is not included?
Cancellation and travel insurance are not included. Meals other than breakfast, optional excursions, and any rail class upgrades are also not included in the base price.

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