Sample ticket fares on the glacier express, excluding seat reservations, are. Bernina express rhaetian railway rhb rhatische bahn. Its perhaps the most scenic alpine train ride train of all although the glacier express competes for the title and one of the most scenic train rides in the world, a. From price applies per person in a 4star double room, 1st class, basic halffare card. Pros and cons for travel on the glacier express vs local. The glacier express is amongst the handful of swiss trains that are. Booking tickets on the web was very efficient and the tickets were promptly delivered on the email. Glacier express chur brig switzerland travel centre. A panoramic trip through the swiss alps aboard the glacier express is now even more spectacular.
Under passenger details select the ticket you have for the discount. Unlike most trains, the glacier express doesnt have a dedicated barrestaurant carriage dishes are served directly to your seat. Glacier express cheap glacier express tickets trainline. The glacier express is a famous swiss train that runs between zermatt and st moritz. Moritz and enjoyed the same magnificent views without the crowds. Glacier express tickets are open for bookings 90 days in advance. Moritz to brig, which has availability on a 7am train but a 1 12 hour layover for the regional train to zermatt arriving at 4pm. My hopes were lowered when the information packet advertised the train as the worlds slowest express train. In order to book a meal, we require the date of travel, the route, your seat and coach number. Yes there are large tour groups that block book seats but not an entire train.
Seat reservation on the glacier and the bernina express. On our weather page you find detailed information regarding the weather situation for the next 4 days. The glacier express is a special kind of train, more of a tourist attraction than a transport service and the sales manual suggests that only certain segments can be booked. Yes, seat reservationssupplements on the bernina express and glacier express must, however, be paid additionally no concessions. The glacier express is known as the worlds slowest express and takes almost eight hours to travel the 180 miles between the swiss ski resorts of zermatt and st moritz. If you need assistance with the booking other have any other requests our railcenter is happy to help you. For the cost of travel in the new excellence class, see above. The cost of your reservation depends on the length of the route. Sep 06, 2016 glacier express first class seats 11 and to my right was a glacier express information packet, earbuds meant for the system which i didnt bother with as well as a menu. This train is a real pleasure to travel on, clean, comfortable, carpeted and airconditioned, its most distinctive features are the huge panoramic side windows and glass skylights as well, so you dont miss any of the scenery.
We purchased first class eurail passes for a trip in may and june 2020, covering 4 european countries, but mostly, to have good seats on the glacier express. Glacier express official ticketshop for swiss railway tickets. Seat reservation on the glacier express from zermatt to st. The meals are freshly prepared on board and are served to you at your seat. The glacier express train now offers a premium luxury car that you can choose to upgrade to for the ride. This information can be found in your travel documents. You can book the exact same route on a train that is not the official glacier express. Heard back from glacier express, they suggest alternate journey of st. Whats it like on the glacier express the glacier express uses modern panoramic coaches specially built for the service in 2006. The glacier express is the best way to discover the most beautiful parts of the swiss alps. Moritz to zermatt had to be included in our 2 week swiss train itinerary.
As i am traveling with a child this is very concerning of i take your response as fact. Connecting zermatt, nestled peacefully in the shadow of the matterhorn, and resorttownextraordinaire st moritz, the train rolls at a remarkable 24 miles per hour, giving you ample time to soak up the views from the panoramic windows. Seward boat tours seward whale watching and glacier tours. The glacier express runs this 8hour route daily from may to october. Frequently asked questions faqs rhaetian railway rhb. Advance seat reservations for the glacier express are obligatory and youre not allowed to pay for them once you board the train. An english hotel has launched outdoor yoga with lemurs to help people destress the route is known as one of the most scenic train journeys in the world, and it just got even better thanks to the launch of a new excellence class. About the gotthard panorama express and glacier express. The fee must be paid in full by all passengers, including. We spiral up the mountains, crossing enormous viaducts, burrowing through tunnels and rising above the clouds on our way to zermatt, under the mighty. Were going in august, and would really like to reserve in advance.
The glacier express from st moritz to zermatt is one of the great train. Switzerland impresses with its nature and mountains. From 2 march 2019, passengers in the new premiumclass carriages on the glacier express will enjoy optimum comfort with a guaranteed window seat and spectacular allround views. Just to confirm the glacier express booking office sent me a confirmation for 3 first class seats to travel zermatt to st. Seat reservations start at chf 29 for 2 nd class in low season, right up to chf 49 for 1 st class in peak season. Learn all you need to know about the glacier express train including the. However, swiss travel pass holders do also require a seat reservation. Transfer by train from the border, airport or any other destination in switzerland to zermatt. Journeys on the glacier express are included when you buy a swiss travel pass. Kids will enjoy the glacier express, with food served at your seat, and surprises that you can add when booking. The glacier express is a surreal experience train with elegant luxury. End to end, it runs for 8 hours, with gourmet meals served on board, and huge panoramic carriages to fog up with your heavy breathing.
Dec 10, 2020 unlike most other swiss trains, all passengers including children must make a seat reservation in advance for the glacier express. I am hoping to travel on the glacier express from st moritz to zermatt on 1 july. Hi all, thanks you for all the valuable information you provide on the forum. Okay maybe im being stupid, buyyt i cannot see anyway to reserve seats on teh glacier express. In order to book a meal, we require the date of travel, the route, your seat and coach. How to reserve seats on glacier express switzerland. This is a panorama train that crosses switzerland from st. Rail pass users can book reservations without journey tickets on the glacier express website.
The journey on the glacier express will also be a culinary highlight. With guaranteed window seats, an exclusive bar, onboard entertainment, a concierge service and personal travel guides, the glacier express excellence class is setting new standards. I am hoping to travel on the glacier express from st moritz to zermatt on 1 july 2018 on the 9. Using a glacier express voucher rick steves travel forum. Enjoy a cultivated 3course lunch or dinner fresh from the onboard kitchen. The glacier express is a classic amongst train journeys in the world and has.
Experiencehighlightsinfoticket book the bernina express. You can pre book a complete meal, which is served at your seat on real china with. The trains staff will come by to check your tickets shortly after boarding. Reservations for the glacier express can be made up to three months before the trip you wont be able to board the train without first booking a ticket. Jan 26, 2018 you only have to pay extra for your seat reservation on the glacier express. Booking a non glacier express train journey from chur to zermatt will route. What is the glacier express and which route does it follow. For all other reservation costs, like dining car reservations, and booking your seat reservation, check the website of the glacier express. When youre making more train journeys within switzerland its advisable to book a swiss travel pass. And while faster engines were introduced in the 1950s, the glacier express is still known as the worlds slowest express train.
Definitely the best company to book all the tickets in switzerland swiss travel pass consecutive. Seat reservation in the glacier express and in the bernina express trains and bus. Jan 02, 2021 children 6 to 16 pay half the regular ticket prices on the glacier express and other swiss public transportation. Tips treat yourself during the journey with a 3course lunch which is served at your seat. I have a swiss travel pass that covers me for the g express. As this is a very popular train, we recommend booking your ticket well in advance. Mar 17, 2020 the worldfamous glacier express is a swiss train ride often ranked among the greatest train journeys on planet earth, lugging thousands of visitors each year across switzerlands most decadent landscapes. Moritz on the scenic glacier express using a stt selection from the drop down at chf per seat. Jan 02, 2021 seat reservations for the glacier express currently range between chf43 in summer and chf23 during the winter season this booking fee is the same for first and second class. The journey starts beneath the matterhorn in zermatt, then descends over 1200 metres to the towns of brig and visp using a cogwheel railway to work its way down the. The menu is almost as incredible as the view each dish uses only topquality local ingredients. Glacier express excellence class schedule, fare 2020, facility. A concierge will be on hand to take care of passengers needs, so all they have to do is sit back and admire the spectacular scenery as they are treated to champagne.
Therefore, you need to book well in advance, especially if you are after a prized window seat. A guide to the glacier express from zermatt to st moritz, switzerlands most. The reservation fee for 1st and 2nd class varies by. According to the glacier express schedule, trains run twice a day during the winter season and four times a day during the summer season, except for a short period from midoctober to middecember, where it does not operate at all. South of pontresina, the train climbs up to the bernina pass. Seat reservations for the glacier express are obligatory and the. Enjoy a round trip by train and spend four hours on the panoramic coach from chur to brig, crossing 291 bridges, passing 91 tunnels and climb up to approximately 7000 feet 2033m above sea level by train. You can buy tickets online at the official glacier express website. Start the normal booking process at glacier express webshop. In addition to the existing first class carriage, the train has now launched a new excellence class.
Im hoping that someone out there can answer my query. It is also possible to book your seat at any train station in switzerland, major train stations abroad or at various travel agencies. From price applies per person in a 3star double room, 2nd class, basic halffare card. For the luxury excellence class, a firstclass ticket is required plus a surcharge of chf420. The reservation includes a supplement for the extra services of the glacier express. The glacier express is undoubtedly switzerlands best known train departing from chur, we board the magnificent glacier express for a spectacular journey offering unparalleled views of the most aweinspiring mountain ranges in the world. An additional seat reservation charge is payable per person in each direction in 1st. But you will have a supplement in addition to the normal fare rate for the seat reservation.
Timing of glacier express seat reservations rick steves. The reservation fee for 1st and 2nd class varies by the traveled distance and the season, and needs to be paid per person and single journey. We understand we need to make seat reservations, and are struggling to understand how far ahead of time we can do this. In this case the glacier express coaches will be designated at the train indicators or ask a member of staff where to stand on the platform.
I can find places to sell me tickets the sbb website, but not to reserve seats. Tickets for the glacier express do not get released until 30 days before the date. What its like to ride through swiss alps in excellence. For peak season, i suggest getting on it on the date they are released. Their communication is also very quick in responding if you have any questions. Seat reservations on the bernina express and on the bernina express bus are obligatory. Children under 6 go free, children aged 6 to 16 pay half fare but must pay the adult supplement. Dont be fooled by the name the express does not refer to the speed of the train, but rather because its a one seat ride that omits stops made by local trains. Everything you need to know about traveling onboard the. Seat reservation on the glacier express switzerland forum. Short walk to your hotel and check in, time to explore zermatt.
End to end, its an 8hr journey that takes you past some of switzerlands most scenic landscapes, from snowdusted mountains and terraced vineyards to rocky gorges and ruined castles. Between chur and samedan near st moritz, the bernina express shares the route with its sister train, the glacier express, crossing the famous landwasser viaduct from mountainside to mountainside, on which many of the glacier express s and bernina expresses publicity photos are taken. Book here your journey with the glacier express quick and safe online. Travel on the worldwide known glacierexpress train with your private tour guide, just you and your guide. The more expensive firstclass carriages carry a maximum of thirtysix passengers, offering six four seat tables and six two seat tables. Alternatively, you can make your glacier express booking for a seat. Glacier express panoramic train round trip in one day private. Glacier express excellence class switzerland travel centre.
How to travel on a glacier express switzerland train. The almost eighthour journey by the worlds slowest express train takes you. My process was a little different than described in the seat 61 blog, so here is my experience. The seat reservation is obligatory and will be levied on anyone travelling by the glacier express.
One option would be to book a longer segment that you actually want. Between 2006 and 2009, every item of the glacier express s rolling stock was renewed to ensure that travelers enjoyed comfort and facilities of the highest standards. You can make reservations for the glacier express 93 days in advance. One of the best ways to experience switzerland is to take the glacier express. A glacier express seat reservation is obligatory and is included in the price of your ticket. Glacier express fares, timetables and info 2021 holidays to. For his 70th birthday my children bought my husband a glacier express voucher worth chf 325. Youre not required to travel the full stretch from zermatt to st.
When i came to book our trip i discovered we could not book a ticket but could make seat. Dec 31, 2018 the glacier express is aimed at tourists for sure but it is also a real, scheduled train. Glacier express excellence class schedule, fare 2020. Trains with excellence class depart once a day in each direction. However, when traveling with a parent very broadly definable or a grandparent, a junior card chf30 for a year allows free transportation if the adult travels with a valid ticket in any class. You must book seats, purchase the tickets and book the meals in advance all in one go. Booking the glacier express switzerland forum tripadvisor. Cant find it on teh glacier express website either well not the english version. Glacier express and other scenic journeys youll ride on the most legendary of alpine railway journeys the glacier express and discover the charms of other scenic routes such as the bernina express. For excellence class, a seat reservation is chf 420 regardless of the season. Everyone is guaranteed a window seat in one of the 20 seats available in this exclusive compartment. Interrail and eurail are valid on the whole route of the glacier. Booking form meal glacier express rhaetian railway rhb. What its like to travel in excellence class on the glacier.
The glacier express is an eighthour train journey through the swiss alps, and its known as one of the most scenic in the world. You can try to make last minute reservations at a railway station, but if youre traveling in high season chances of fully booked trains are quite high. The glacier express route through the alps takes you from zermatt to st. This iconic scenic train ride that crosses switzerland east to west over the high alps and links two of the worlds famous ski resorts is a mustdo for anyone interested in train travel or beautiful scenery however, while booking our train journey i hit a bump when i. One of switzerlands most scenic rail journeys, the glacier express reputation no doubt precedes it. How to reserve seats on glacier express switzerland forum. Depending on seat availability, the tour can be in vice versa routing. Swiss travel pass 100% discount seat reservation required. We do our best to book 1st class seat reservations but please note that at times due to availabilty it is possible to ride in 2nd class.
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