There will be 41 camp sites available for advance reservations and 62 sites on a firstcome, firstserved basis. You can purchase reservations for the full route of the glacier express between st. Glacier express reservations switzerland forum tripadvisor. Journey to the foot of the matterhorn in zermatt, then take the worlds slowest express train, the glacier express, on its full run through to st moritz. Trains in germany, sweden and switzerland glacier express can be booked via the provided links in the rail planner app.
The fully panoramic glacier express connects st moritz in grisons with zermatt in. The glacier express is the most famous railway in the world. Glacier express 2020 fares, timetables and info holidays to. We spiral up the mountains, crossing enormous viaducts, burrowing through tunnels and rising above the clouds on our way to zermatt, under the mighty. The journey in what has been dubbed the worlds slowest express train takes travellers. Travelling by train is without a doubt the best way to see the swiss countryside and for anyone who has partaken in some or all of the glacier express journey, you will know what i mean when i say it is a once in a lifetime experience. The form will be sent directly to panoramic gourmet ag. Reservations can be made at most major railway stations and at all travel agents selling rail tickets.
Unlike most other swiss trains, all passengers including children must make a seat reservation in advance for the glacier express. Voucher code glacier express tour discount coupon codes. It is an 8hour journey in a narrow gauge railway, which goes through 291 bridges and 91 tunnels across the oberalp pass. Seat reservations start at 23 chf for 2 nd class in low season, right up to 43 chf for 1 st class in peak season. If the disabled guest cannot leave hisher wheelchair during the journey, the seat reservation must be made through glacier express central reservations tel.
Seat reservation fees the seat reservation is obligatory and will be levied on anyone travelling by the glacier express. Glacier express reservation with swiss travel pass all threads in switzerland rail create an. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Learn all you need to know about the glacier express train including the route. The glacier express is connected to the european rail reservation system epr. Return home via the rhine valley and a night in cologne. East glacier park, montana, is located within the blackfeet native american reservation adjacent to the east side of glacier national park. Please note that the excellence class is not available from 16march2020 till 05april2020. Reviews, prices, videos, photos, and itinerary for glacier express. The fee must be paid in full by all passengers, including. Glacier national park has two very different faces, the west lush green face and the east grassy plains face. Booking tickets voucher souvenirs travel planning route prices timetables discounts gastronomy. Moritzdavos and zermatt or vice versa on a 8hour journey express train.
Get free voucher code glacier express tour coupon codes. It is a day trip through untouched mountain landscapes, glamorous health resorts, deep gorges, delightful valleys, 91 tunnels and across 291 impressive bridges. On june 20, 1930, the glacier express inaugurated rail service across europes rugged, majestic mountain backbone, the towering swiss alps. Images and videos are available in medium resolution only. Goo dmorning, flygirl reservtioins are required for the glacier express, and during summer an aaditiional surchange is sometimes required. All glacier express information glacier express tickets and seat reservations. Moritz to equally sophisticated zermatt, the glacier express delights travellers with scenic attractions and technical stateoftheart achievements. Reservations are mandatory on highspeed trains, night trains, scenic trains and border crossing trains.
Discounted tickets, savings fares and package deals are often available for cheaper traveling on the luxury glacier express panoramic train in switzerland. The fee must be paid in full by all passengers, including children and ohters holding discount travel passes. The glacier express is switzerlands crowning jewel of rail travel. Swisspass and glacier express fodors travel talk forums. It says on email that my passes can be downloaded from my account and i. Booking form meal glacier express rhaetian railway rhb.
Glacier express is a meter gauge train, called the slowest fast train of the world, connecting zermatt, andermatt, davos andor st. You still will get a refund of your seat reservation on the glacier express. If you have booked over a travel agency or touroperator please contact those directly. The fully panoramic glacier express connects st moritz in grisons with zermatt in valais via the albularailway, rhinecanyon and oberalppass. Featuring a heated outdoor pool and 3 hot tubs, this property is located in whistlers upper village. Traditional glacier express tour great rail journeys. If you wish to order the special of the day or the 3course menu, a reservation is essential. Order seat reservations swiss travel pass 100% discount seat reservation required. East glacier park hotel national park reservations. To use a passholder fare, the passengers must hold a valid rail pass the pass must be valid at the time of travel. 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. Compare similar trips and tour companies to find your perfect vacation at the perfect price. The glacier express travels through the oberalppass at an altitude of 2,033 metres. The glacier express gex is an express train connecting railway stations of the two major mountain resorts of zermatt and st.
Matterhorn and the glacier express tailor made rail. The pass must also cover all countries for the chosen journey warning. General information glacier express glacier express. Reservations may be made, at the earliest, three month before the proposed date of travel at the above sales offices. Due to the number of expected cases, please be patient. How to reserve seats on glacier express switzerland forum. The glacier express is mentioned as the slowest express train in the world. The glacier express is probably switzerlands most scenic train journey. The many glacier campground is located on the east side of the park, near the town of babb, montana. The glacier express is a scenic train, hence reservation is required. Phillips cruises and tours, llc provides prince william sound glacier cruises to alaska residents and visitors from around the world. I just discovered i can get reservations now for sept.
In addition to your rail pass and the glacier express eurail passholder fare ticket, the glacier express also require reservations. Special panoramic windows offer the best views in both first and second class. This skitodoor whistler property is located at the bottom of blackcomb mountain on the free shuttle route. Launched in march 2019, the spectacular glacier express has become even more wonderful with a brand new class of travel excellence class. Its a yearround train service between zermatt at the foot of the matterhorn and st moritz in the engadin skiing area. With a swiss pass the seat reservations will be offered at discounted fare pass holder fare. Glacier express prices and locations menu with price. The glacier express connects st moritz to zermatt, two major mountain resorts located near the piz bernina and the matterhorn respectively. Both are elegant in their own ways and deserve significant time to be explored in their entirety. The 10 best hotels near glacier express in whistler, canada. The train is not an express in the sense of being a highspeed train, but rather, in the sense that it provides a oneseat ride for an eighthourslong journey, and omits stops made by local trains. This does not apply to children under six who do not require a. Download a copy of the 2020 glacier express timetable here. Once youve found the perfect collette tour, your local travel agent can assist you in making reservations.
To find a preferred travel agent in your area, please enter your 6digit. Anyone who enjoys browsing through the rhb brochures can order them for home delivery or simply download them in pdf form. Over the ensuing three quarters of a century, travelers have enjoyed this scenic, leisurely journey aboard the slowest fast train in the world, past everchanging vistas of lofty, snowcrowned peaks, ribbonlike. Billed as europes slowest express, its a narrowgauge train which takes 8 hours to cover just over 290 km 180 miles, at an average of around 24 mph. Glacier express seat reservations eticket you still need seat reservations no tickets if the route is covered by your rail pass. Also, please note that you need a first class ticket when traveling excellence class. Phillips cruises alaska glacier tours whittier prince. Free ride on glacier express with swiss pass saver 2nd. Saving tips for traveling on the glacier express trains. Many glacier campground reservations available glacier. The seat reservation is obligatory and will be levied on anyone travelling by the glacier express. I bought 2 reservation seats for the glacier express through happy rail. Up to date glacier express prices and menu, including breakfast, dinner, kids meal and more.
You can find the timetable of 2020 on our dedicated page for the glacier express. There will be no glacier express trains running between 14. Our glacier cruises covid19 guest information alaska glacier and wildlife day cruises. Moritz to zermatt is a very fine trip, though hardly the express run implied by the name. Moritz is the playground of the rich and famous and zermatt is home to the worlds most photographed mountain, the matterhorn. The panoramic journey on the glacier express through the swiss alps is one to remember with highlights from start to finish. Advance reservations and special savings deals allow for cheaper travel tickets on the glacier express train, one of switzerlands mostfamous panorama railway journeys.