Holidays with the Glacier Express

Tailor Made Rail
T he Glacier Express may well be the most well-known scenic train journey in Europe. The full length of the route is 290 kilometres and the train goes at an average speed of 38 km per hour – hence the tagline ‘the slowest express train in the world. Crossing a total of 291 bridges, plunging through 91 tunnels, navigating river valleys, spiral loops and mountain passes, the train has some work to do but makes the journey across the Swiss Alps seem effortless, not to mention spectacular. You can experience the full 8-hour journey from Zermatt to St Moritz or alternatively, we often recommend joining the eastbound train at Brig or the westbound at Chur. Which ever route you choose, you will certainly enjoy the ride. The video below was taken by a member of the TMR team.      

PLEASE NOTE: The Glacier Express runs all year round (including Christmas Day) except for a period between late October and early December when routine maintenance is carried out. During this time, you can travel the same route on Swiss public train services.

Our holidays with the Glacier Express

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Magical Rail Journeys of Switzerland
Magical Rail Journeys of Switzerland From $2,299 per person // 7 days Experience the best of Switzerland's jaw-dropping scenery with journeys aboard the famous Glacier Express and Bernina Express as well as a day trip to the highest train station in Europe at the top of the Jungfrau Mountain.
Grand Tour of Switzerland
Grand Tour of Switzerland From $3,299 per person // 12 days Take in the highlights of small but perfectly formed Switzerland with its towering, snow-capped peaks, glacial lakes and world-famous rail journeys, including the Glacier Express and the Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe.
Scenic Kaleidoscope
Scenic Kaleidoscope From $2,649 per person // 9 days Take the train through the unspoilt Ardennes through Belgium into Luxembourg, then experience the dramatic Moselle and Rhine Valleys in Germany. From here, take in fantastic Alpine scenery, watching snow-capped mountains and beautiful glaciers slide past your windows as you travel through Austria and Switzerland.
Across the Spine of the Alps
Across the Spine of the Alps From $3,199 per person // 13 days This beautiful holiday takes you from Zermatt, in the shadow of the Matterhorn, through the peaks and valleys of the Swiss and Austrian Alps, to picturesque Lake Bled in the Julian Alps. Don’t forget your camera!
Wonders of Winter in First Class
Wonders of Winter in First Class From $2,899 per person // 8 days Experience the best of the European winter with a scenic journey through the Alps, including the Glacier Express, the Rhine Gorge, stunning Salzburg, buzzing Zermatt and more!

Classes of Travel

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Aboard the train, there is a choice of standard, first class or Excellence class accommodation. All three classes are in carriages with panoramic windows, giving you a spectacular view of the surrounding scenery. In standard and first classes, you are served a meal at your seat for which you pay locally. Excellence Class comes at a premium but includes all meals and drinks, along with modern, spacious carriages, window seats throughout and VIP service.

Standard Class
First Class
Excellence Class
Lunch
Panoramic Carriages