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Glacier Express

For over 90 years, the Glacier Express has been the premier way to experience the Swiss Alps. This train was introduced in 1930 as the final link for the Visp-Zermatt-Bahn, Rhaetian Railway, and Furka Oberalp Bahn to connect the resort towns of Zermatt and St. Moritz. Tourism had been on the rise in the Swiss Alps since the late 1800s when wealthy Europeans and traveling elites from other countries discovered the sheer majesty of the region. Once-sleepy mountain towns transformed into resort destinations complete with all the modern amenities travelers could hope for, except for easy transit between scenic areas.

The views from the Glacier Express are simply breathtaking, no matter which service class travelers select. As the train departs from Zermatt, the ever-impressive Matterhorn looms overhead. Towering rock walls surround the tracks as the route descends into the Matter Valley and approaches the cities of Visp and later Brig. The second leg of the journey begins as the Glacier Express ventures across the River Rhone and approaches the highly scenic Upper Rhone Valley.

The Glacier Express is only an "express train" in the sense that it connects some of the most enticing destinations in Switzerland on one cohesive line. Guests looking to experience these cities or immerse themselves in the Swiss Alps' splendor are treated to a journey like no other on this iconic train.

Our customers love our Glacier Express tours

First-Class Grand Alpine Explorer

25 Jul 2024

DAVID Rootes

“We skipped most of the hotel meals because they were mediocre. Otherwise it was a very nice trip.

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland - An Escorted Experience

24 Jul 2024

Yvonne Ganesh

“My best vacation ever. Aga was great and on point with everything. I can do this all over again and still enjoy it.

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Classic Glacier Express

15 Jun 2024

JOANNE HELLEN

“It went above my expectations, the guild was very good, we had unexpected cancelations on booked trips that she was able to navigate around and get us where we needed to be. The food good and rooms were nice. Switzerland rocks!

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Zermatt & St. Moritz featuring Glacier Express

20 May 2024

customer

“Breathtaking views! On time, clean, and a very smooth ride through the Alps! I highly recommend!

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland in Winter

30 Apr 2024

Chris M

“For context, we live in New Zealand and booked to do this trip in March 2020, but Covid got in the way. We thought that was it, we'd never get to go. We were given a credit by Vacations By Rail (VBR) as many other companies did. Then,...

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Glacier Express and The Romantic Rhine Cruise

14 Jul 2024

Mary Camp

“Liked the excursion selections. Service personal were exceptional .

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Best of Switzerland by Rail

12 Jul 2024

Robert

“The train trips were most enjoyable, especially the Bernina Express. We were not ready for the amount of walking required, especially from train stations to hotels. In three instances, walking up or down steep inclines were necessary to reach the hotels. In one instance, our tour director,...

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Switzerland by Rail: Glacier Express, Jungfrau & Bernina Express

13 Jun 2024

MICHAEL LEWIS

“Easy to utilize independently, all stops and stays went smoothly. Our only issue was one of the 3 star hotels was not. It was easily a 2 star and could be difficult for a person with mobility issues to utilize. Also entire cable car, or bus pass included...

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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

08 Jun 2024

Jean Lazaroo

“All rail and hotel bookings worked well. However, the tour was a little too long. Two of the hotels were not up to standard, namely Hotel Reine Victoria, St Moritz (tired and shabby, room smelled of stale cigarette smoke) and Hotel Wilden Mann, Luzern (faded non-matching furnishings, cold...

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