Discounts and Pricing for Glacier Express Tour from Rail Europe

Discover the wonders of Switzerland on the Glacier Express. © swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
Spend the night in beautiful St. Moritz. © swiss-image.ch/Lucia Degonda
Travel the Landwasser Viaduct, 213 feet above ordinary.
Enjoy the scenic views of Zermatt. © swiss-image.ch/Christof Sonderegger
Enjoy a meal served at your seat in First Class (not included in ticket price).

Even if it weren’t cold, you’d get chills

Even from the comfort of your cozy train seat, you just won’t believe the beauty surrounding you. The world famous Glacier Express Tour from Rail Europe takes you on Switzerland’s most scenic rails, between Zermatt and St. Moritz. Whether you choose to travel to the chalet-filled resort of Zermatt first or last, it will leave you breathless. Its year-round skiing, mountaineering, or endless walking trails around its historic town center are unforgettable. Or start with St. Moritz’s chic surroundings and après ski that let you burn off some of the finest chocolate on earth.

The Glacier Express tour is just another example of how Rail Europe lets you travel to more of Switzerland while you enjoy an expertly planned itinerary. With painless passage and hotel stays that make you feel willkommen anywhere. Still, don’t forget to pack that sweater. Though that chill will probably last as long as the memories.

Here's what you get:

Includes a Swiss Transfer Ticket Combi incl. Swiss Half Fare Card with 3 transfers of train travel including Switzerland’s most famous and scenic Glacier Express.
2 nights accommodation in 3-star hotels (w/ breakfast) -1 night each in Zermatt and St. Moritz.
50% discount on additional excursions purchased locally.
Required seat reservation fees are not included.

Upgrades & Alternate Booking Options

If you simply want to enjoy the travel packages detailed, choose from the available booking options on this page. Or if you want to create a customized package by upgrading to 4-star hotels, first class train travel or extending your room nights, or by traveling with children, let us provide you with a free quote.

Level of Service

Standard package includes first-class rail and 3-star hotels. Additional hotel nights, second-class rail and 4-star hotels also available.

Reservation Requirements with a Glacier Express Tour:

Feel free to hop on and off Swiss trains following the Glacier Express Tour itinerary without reservations.

Reservations, when required, are an additional cost to the rail pass and can be requested within 90 days of your travel date.

Seat reservations for Swiss Scenic trains such as the Glacier Express are required.

Many regional trains do not require reservations, and so travelers can simply board with their passes and take any open seats.

Pass Delivery & Fees

Rail inclusive packages are printed as a paper document and must be shipped to you prior to your departure to Europe. Paper tickets are subject to a shipping and handling fee.

The Shipping and Handling Fee is charged for bookings made on our website requiring physical shipment. The fee is: $18 (USD) for 2-3 business days delivery in the United States, $15 (CAD) to Canada and $35 (USD) to the Caribbean, Mexico or Central America. Rail Europe offers express overnight delivery in the United States for $36 (USD). Bookings over $449 (USD or CAD), receive free Shipping and Handling for standard delivery.