Where do you catch the Glacier Express?

The Glacier Express is a direct train from Zermatt in the canton of Valais to St. Moritz in the canton of Graubünden, and vice versa. You can also travel part of the route and board in Visp, Brig, Andermatt, Disentis or Chur, for example.

Where does the Glacier Express start and finish?

Glacier Express
Start	Brig, Zermatt
Stops	Fiesch, Andermatt, Disentis/Mustér, Chur, Thusis, Tiefencastel, Filisur, Bergün/Bravuogn, Samedan, Celerina
End	St. Moritz / Davos (change in Filisur), Chur
Distance travelled	291 kilometres (181 mi)

How far is Zurich from Glacier Express?

How far is it from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express? It is 132 km from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Glacier Express.

Which part of Glacier Express is best?

Disentis-Muster to Andermatt is by far the most spectacular. The Rhine gorges are wonderful (the young Rhine that has its source in the mountains above Andermatt) and the part of the line along the Oberalp pass which is wild and spectacular.

Can you take luggage on Glacier Express?

Boarding at St Moritz you will easily be able to stow your luggage at either end of your carriage. If you can carry it on a plane you can easily you can easily take on GEX. There are no overhead racks but backpacks fit easily under seats.

How do I book the Glacier Express in Switzerland?

You can buy tickets online at the official Glacier Express website, www.glacierexpress.ch and collect the tickets at the station. Booking normally opens 92 days ahead. The Glacier Express is amongst the handful of Swiss trains that are reservation compulsory.

Which is better Jungfrau or Schilthorn?

If you are staying near Mürren, you can be at the top of Schilthorn in less than 30 minutes (it took us 2 hours to get to Jungfraujoch from Mürren). There is also less to do here, so in general, most visits last 3 hours. If you are short on time and staying in or near the Lauterbrunnen Valley, choose Schilthorn.