Is Excellence Class worth it?
Is Excellence Class worth it? It reminds me of the service and amenities we receive in Emirates and Singapore Air First Class Suites, yup, that great! In addition to the first class ticket price, you have to pay about $400usd additional per person for the car's reservation... worth every penny.
What is special about the Glacier Express?
The Glacier Express is often referred to as the slowest express train in the world, and for good reason. The train takes around eight hours to travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz, covering a distance of 180 miles.
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.
Can you upgrade to first class on Glacier Express?
Yes, it is, but you really have to select “Class upgrade for a specific route” - the cheaper options are just for swiss travel system tickets. It's possible to do just a reservation for the Glacier Express and to buy the 1st class upgrade at the counter in Switzerland before travelling.