What is the difference between first class and Excellence Class on Glacier Express?
What is the difference between first class and Excellence Class on 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.
Which is the best scenic train ride for Switzerland?
Topping our list is none other than the Glacier Express, probably the most iconic and luxurious scenic Swiss rail journey. Known as the 'slowest express train in the world', the entire journey will grant you with undisputed panoramic views of the country's most dramatic scenery, no matter the season.
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.
How to choose Glacier Express seat?
Step 1, make a seat reservation. Reservations open 93 days ahead. Go to the official Glacier Express website, www.glacierexpress.ch and run an enquiry for your journey. Select Classic Glacier Express for normal 1st & 2nd class, or select Excellence class.
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.
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.
Can you upgrade first class on Glacier Express?
Class upgrade for a specific route. For every journey, you can decide whether or not you want to travel in 1st class. However, it is essential to purchase the class upgrade BEFORE the scheduled departure time of the train.