Can you take the Glacier Express from Zermatt?
Can you take the Glacier Express from Zermatt? Or vice versa from Chur - Zermatt Get on board the classic Alpine trains and let the Glacier Express take you through the breathtaking landscapes between Zermatt and Chur. Admire the beauty of the Swiss Alps in all its magnificence.
Is food free on Glacier Express?
Guests are able to purchase food on board the train, choosing from a 'plate of the day' (CHF30) or three-course lunch (CHF43). All food is freshly prepared on the train, hence the high price, and meals can be paired with wines from an extensive list featuring many Swiss wines.
Do I need to pay for Glacier Express with Swiss Travel Pass?
The Glacier Express & Bernina Express are Switzerland's two most scenic train journeys and these Panoramic journeys are free with your Swiss Travel Pass. However you need to pay a compulsory seat reservation fee regardless of whether you are holding a travel pass or point to point ticket.
Which Glacier Express is most scenic?
The Oberalp Pass is the highest point of the Glacier Express. At a height of 2,033m above sea level, you get possibly the most breathtaking view of the journey. If you're travelling in the winter months, expect the landscape to be topped with stunning snow. It's glorious in any season!
Can I hop on hop off Glacier Express?
You can start your trip at either end of this baller journey, or hop on/off at any of the following Glacier Express stops: Brig, Andermatt, Disentis, Chur, Tiefencastel, Filisur and Samedan. If you take the entire journey, you'll be on the train for 8 hours, passing through 91 tunnels and 291 bridges along the way.
Are there toilets on the Glacier Express?
There is a wheelchair compartment and a toilet suitable for use by disabled persons in the 1st class section of every Glacier Express train.
How do I get from Zermatt to the Matterhorn?
From Zermatt you have to reach Furi via cable car. From Furi there are two routes to reach Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. A. You ideally need to change 2 cable cars, one at Furi and then at Trockener Steg.