What is special about the Glacier Express?
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.
What is the most beautiful part of the Glacier Express?
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!
What is the difference between first class and excellence class at Glacier Express?
The major difference is that unlike First Class, which has double seats on one side and a single seat on the other side of the aisle, Excellence Class has a single window seat on each side. So there's more space and more legroom.
Can you do the Glacier Express in one day?
A ride on the Glacier Express is anything but fast. The 290-kilometer trip through the Swiss Alps takes over 8 hours, essentially an entire transatlantic flight within tiny landlocked Switzerland.
Has the Glacier Express ever had an accident?
The Fiesch derailment occurred on Friday 23 July 2010, at 11:50 CET when a Glacier Express train, from Zermatt heading towards St. Moritz, derailed at low speed between the cities of Lax and Fiesch, Canton Valais, Switzerland.
Where does the Glacier Express start and finish?
The Glacier Express begins (or ends) in Zermatt, where the majestic Matterhorn can be found. Skating, hiking, skiing and hiking are popular in this Swiss town. The panoramic train journey ends (or begins) in St Moritz, an upmarket Swiss ski resort where the shops sparkle as much as the snow does.
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.
Can you hop on and off the Glacier Express?
The Glacier Express is primarily designed to be a scenic journey from start to finish (from Zermatt to St. Moritz or vice versa), rather than a hop-on, hop-off service. The train passes through several towns and cities, including Brig, Andermatt, Chur, and Davos, among others.