How much does it cost?

From CHF 615 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $754 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

The Swiss Travel Pass 3 days in 2nd class and seat reservation on the Glacier Express are included. Check with railtour suisse whether other rail travel is covered by the pass.

What train do we travel on?

The Glacier Express, which runs from Chur to Zermatt in 5.5 hours, crossing the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres.

Which hotels are included?

One night in a 3-star hotel in Chur and one night in a 3-star hotel in Zermatt, both with breakfast and standard double rooms.

Is this trip escorted or independent?

The itinerary does not indicate a guide or escort; this appears to be an independent rail package where you arrange your own travel to Chur.

Can I visit the Gornergrat or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise?

Both are optional excursions available during your free day in Zermatt; they are not included in the package price.

railtour suisse · Self-guided rail journey

Glacier Express Chur – Zermatt (for international guests)

Alpine rail journey on the Glacier Express from Chur to Zermatt

railtour suisse operates this 3-day Alpine rail journey for international guests traveling from Chur to Zermatt aboard the Glacier Express. The trip combines two nights in 3-star Swiss hotels with breakfast and a scenic train journey that crosses 291 bridges and passes through 91 tunnels en route to the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres. Day 1 arrives in Chur, Switzerland's oldest town, known for its car-free medieval old town and Mediterranean atmosphere. 5-hour Glacier Express journey through ancient mountain forests, Alpine meadows, and the Rhine Gorge. Day 3 in Zermatt offers time to explore the town or ascend the Gornergrat on a cog railway for views of the Matterhorn and snow-capped peaks. The Swiss Travel Pass grants 50% discount on most mountain railways and free museum entry, adding value for those interested in optional excursions. This package suits first-time rail travellers seeking a famous train experience, couples wanting a short Alpine escape, and photographers drawn to high-altitude scenery.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at CHF 615 every time.

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. 2 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

The package price does not include the train journey itself; it covers the hotels, Swiss Travel Pass in 2nd class, and seat reservation on the Glacier Express
Day 3 in Zermatt is unguided; optional excursions such as the Gornergrat and Matterhorn Glacier Paradise are at additional cost

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Chur
Arrival in Chur
Train journey to Chur, Switzerland's oldest town. The car-free old town with its countless boutiques, galleries, restaurants, cafés and bars is one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Overnight in Chur.
Day 2railovernight: Zermatt
Glacier Express (5h30)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you travel from Chur to Zermatt with the Glacier Express. The train journey takes you over bridges, through tunnels and over the Oberalp Pass at 2'033 m. Overnight in Zermatt.
Day 3rail
Zermatt and return journey
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day in Zermatt or make a trip to the Gornergrat, Europe's highest open-air cog railway, for a panoramic view of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc and other snow-capped peaks. Optional excursion: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Individual return journey. This tour can also be booked in the opposite direction.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2The Glacier Express departs Chur and ascends to the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres, crossing 291 bridges and passing through 91 tunnels over 5.5 hours
Day 3Optional excursion on the Gornergrat cog railway offers panoramic views of the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, and peaks rising above 4,000 metres

Included

Swiss Travel Pass 3 days in 2nd class
Seat reservation in the Glacier Express
1 night in Chur, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast
1 night in Zermatt, 3-star hotel, standard double room with breakfast
50% discount on most mountain railways, free entry at more than 500 museums

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 615 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $754 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: The Swiss Travel Pass 3 days in 2nd class and seat reservation on the Glacier Express are included. Check with railtour suisse whether other rail travel is covered by the pass.
What train do we travel on?: The Glacier Express, which runs from Chur to Zermatt in 5.5 hours, crossing the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres.
Which hotels are included?: One night in a 3-star hotel in Chur and one night in a 3-star hotel in Zermatt, both with breakfast and standard double rooms.
Is this trip escorted or independent?: The itinerary does not indicate a guide or escort; this appears to be an independent rail package where you arrange your own travel to Chur.
Can I visit the Gornergrat or Matterhorn Glacier Paradise?: Both are optional excursions available during your free day in Zermatt; they are not included in the package price.