Glacier Express – A train to fall in love with

Some of the most spectacular train journeys one can make is in Switzerland. Topping the list is the “Glacier Express”. During this 7 ½ journey, expect to see gorgeous villages, soaring steeples, red sloped roofed houses, brown cows munching away the lush green grass, ice melting into little water falls, green forests and wild meadows. This St. Moritz/Davos - Zermatt panoramic train journey, crosses 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and the Oberalp Pass which is 2033 meter above the sea level.

Quick Facts:
  • The Train has two classes 1st and 2nd class, with table, air-conditioning and information channel.
  • It does not operate from 31st Oct to Mid December.
  • There is a onborad catering service, serving both veg and non-veg lunch.
  • There are few intermediate boarding and de-boarding points.
  • Seat Reservation has to be done in advance. It can be done online or at the most major railway stations about 90 days in advance.
Ticket Price: (St. Moritz - Zermatt)
  • 1st Class – 221 CHF (Rs. 9945)
  • 2nd Class – 133 CHF (Rs. 5985)
        [*VAT is included. Excludes seat reservation fee and any food or beverage.]
Seat Reservation Fee:
  • Summer – 33 CHF (Rs. 1485)
  • Winter – 13 CHF (Rs. 585)
Tips:
  • Using Swiss Pass/Swiss Flexi Pass/Swiss Youth Pass/Swiss Saver Pass, ticket price is free.
  • Using Swiss Card/ Swiss Half-fare Card, half the ticket price has to be paid
  • Eurail Pass gets 25% discount on Ticket price
    [*Discounts only on ticket price]
Budget Tip: Lunch on board is costly, it will be a good idea to bring your own lunch.

Note: Data provided in the article are accurate at the time it was posted. Exchange rate is considered as (1 CHF = Rs. 45)

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