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Glacier Express - Group tour

Glacier Express panoramic train St. Moritz to Zermatt, two Alpine hotels.

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Railtour suisse operates this 3-day group journey on the Glacier Express, one of the world's most celebrated panoramic trains. Departing St. Moritz and arriving in Zermatt (or vice versa), the tour divides your time between two Alpine resorts and the 8-hour train journey that connects them. Day 1 brings you to St. Moritz for a guided walk through this upscale resort town, with an optional visit to the Segantini Museum. Day 2 is spent almost entirely on the Glacier Express, where wide panoramic windows frame the Alps as the train crosses 291 bridges and 91 tunnels, climbs to the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres, and descends into the Valais. Meals are served at your seat. On Day 3, you explore Zermatt's charming village lanes with a guide, then have the option to ride the Gornergratbahn cogwheel railway up to 3,089 metres for views of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. The tour suits repeat rail travellers, couples, photographers, and anyone who values guided structure combined with time in two distinct mountain destinations.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price covers the package on a half-fare rail basis; you will need a valid Swiss half-fare card or purchase it separately.
  • Day 3 describes an optional excursion (Gornergrat railway); confirm whether the cogwheel railway ticket is included or costs extra.
  • The itinerary mentions optional extras such as the Segantini Museum visit; these are not included in the base price.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: St. Moritz

    St. Moritz

    Train journey to St. Moritz. In the afternoon, a guided walk to discover the famous chic and sporty resort. Possibility of including a visit to the Segantini Museum, dedicated to the Italian artist and whose architecture, just outside the village, is reminiscent of a mausoleum. For dinner, how about a restaurant in the hills with a unique panoramic view?

  2. Day 2railovernight: Zermatt

    Glacier Express

    In the morning, you'll board the Glacier Express for a fantastic journey through the splendid Alpine scenery. Everything has been designed with your comfort in mind, from the wide panoramic windows to the meal served in the seat. After a stopover in Andermatt, the train reaches the Valais and Zermatt, arriving there in the late afternoon. For your evening meal, we recommend a restaurant serving Valais specialities.

  3. Day 3rail

    Zermatt & Gornergrat

    Discover the charming village of Zermatt on a stroll through its pretty lanes. At the end of the morning, make your way to the Gornergratbahn station: from Zermatt at an altitude of 1,604 metres, Switzerland's oldest cogwheel railway takes you up to the Gornergrat at 3,089 metres. Here you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama with Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn in the background. Lunch can be taken in the panoramic restaurant facing the glaciers. In the afternoon, return to Zermatt and then by train.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Board the Glacier Express in the morning for an 8-hour journey through Alpine scenery, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels to reach Zermatt in late afternoon. Meals are served at your seat.
  • Day 3Ride the Gornergratbahn, Switzerland's oldest cogwheel railway, from Zermatt up to 3,089 metres for panoramic views of Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn.

Included

  • 2nd class train on half-fare basis
  • Seat reservation on board the Glacier Express
  • 1 night in St. Moritz, 3* hotel, double room with breakfast
  • 1 night in Zermatt, 3* hotel, double room with breakfast

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. The price includes 2nd class rail travel on the Glacier Express on a half-fare basis, plus seat reservations. A valid Swiss half-fare card is required or must be purchased separately.
Is this a guided or independent tour?
It is a guided group tour with guided walks in St. Moritz and Zermatt. Travel between the two towns on the Glacier Express is independent.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the Glacier Express train journey, seat reservation, one night in St. Moritz in a 3-star hotel with breakfast, one night in Zermatt in a 3-star hotel with breakfast, and meals on board the train.
How long is the train journey?
The Glacier Express runs approximately 8 hours from St. Moritz to Zermatt, crossing 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and climbing to the Oberalp Pass at 2,033 metres.
How much walking is involved?
There are guided walks through the villages of St. Moritz and Zermatt. Day 3 includes a stroll through Zermatt's lanes and an optional cogwheel railway to Gornergrat.
When does this tour run?
The operator does not list specific departures. The Bernina Express extension is available May to October. Contact railtour suisse for current availability.

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