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Glacier Express

The Glacier Express winds through the Swiss Alps, offering breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks and lush valleys. This iconic train journey combines luxury with adventure, crossing 291 bridges and 91 tunnels!
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Train traveling through Swiss Alps near a turquoise lake with mountains in the background.
Train traveling through snowy Swiss Alps landscape with Swiss Travel Pass.
Passengers enjoying a meal and wine on a scenic Swiss train journey.
Jungfraujoch observatory on snowy peak, accessible with Swiss Travel Pass.
Couple admiring a large snow globe display at a museum in Jungfraujoch, Switzerland.
Visitors on Stanserhorn viewing platform overlooking snowy Swiss Alps.
Steamboat on Lake Brienz with Swiss flag, surrounded by mountains in Berner Oberland.
Bernina Express on Brusio Circular Viaduct with mountain backdrop.
Passengers enjoying scenic view from panoramic train window in Swiss countryside.
Red cogwheel train ascending Mount Pilatus in Lucerne, part of the Swiss Travel System.
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  • Travel across Switzerland with one pass covering trains, buses, boats, city transport, select scenic routes, and 500+ museums.

  • Choose 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive travel days, ideal for packed itineraries with back-to-back city and mountain stops.

  • Ride premium panoramic routes like Glacier Express and Bernina Express, with seat reservations booked separately where required.

  • Get access to lake cruises, Mount Rigi, Monte Generoso, and discounts on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, and Jungfraujoch.

  • Choose 2nd class for value or upgrade to 1st class for quieter coaches, wider seats, and extra legroom.

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  • Travel across Switzerland with one pass covering trains, buses, boats, city transport, select scenic routes, and 500+ museums.

  • Choose 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 consecutive travel days, ideal for packed itineraries with back-to-back city and mountain stops.

  • Ride premium panoramic routes like Glacier Express and Bernina Express, with seat reservations booked separately where required.

  • Get access to lake cruises, Mount Rigi, Monte Generoso, and discounts on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, and Jungfraujoch.

  • Choose 2nd class for value or upgrade to 1st class for quieter coaches, wider seats, and extra legroom.

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CHF 264
Train traveling through snowy Swiss landscape with Swiss Travel Pass logo.
Passenger taking photos on Glacier Express train with Swiss Alps view.
Jungfraubahn train at station with snow-covered mountains in Berner Oberland, Switzerland.
Glacier Express crossing the Landwasser Viaduct in Graubünden, surrounded by forested mountains.
Cable car ascending in the Swiss Alps with views of snow-capped peaks and a village below, Swiss Travel Pass Flex.
Travelers in a cable car with views of the Swiss Alps, using Swiss Travel Pass Flex.
Steamboat on Lake Brienz with Swiss flag, surrounded by mountains in Berner Oberland.
Sphinx Observatory perched on snowy peak at Jungfraujoch, surrounded by Swiss Alps.
Schilthorn summit with Piz Gloria restaurant and Swiss Alps, accessible via Swiss Travel Pass Flex.
Train and boat on Lake Lucerne with Swiss Alps in the background.
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  • Use any 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 travel days within 1 month, ideal if your Switzerland itinerary includes rest days between trips.

  • On each active travel day, get unlimited access to trains, buses, and boats across Switzerland without buying separate route tickets.

  • Ride panoramic routes like the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, with seat reservations booked separately where required.

  • Access lake cruises, Mount Rigi, Monte Generoso, and 500+ museums, plus discounts on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, and Jungfraujoch.

  • Choose 2nd class for value or upgrade to 1st class for quieter coaches, wider seats, and extra legroom.

More details

  • Use any 3, 4, 6, 8, or 15 travel days within 1 month, ideal if your Switzerland itinerary includes rest days between trips.

  • On each active travel day, get unlimited access to trains, buses, and boats across Switzerland without buying separate route tickets.

  • Ride panoramic routes like the Glacier Express and the Bernina Express, with seat reservations booked separately where required.

  • Access lake cruises, Mount Rigi, Monte Generoso, and 500+ museums, plus discounts on Pilatus, Titlis, Glacier 3000, and Jungfraujoch.

  • Choose 2nd class for value or upgrade to 1st class for quieter coaches, wider seats, and extra legroom.

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CHF 301
Cable car ascending Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and Glacier Express train in snowy Alps.
Cable cars traveling to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise with snowy mountain backdrop.
Tourists studying a map inside a cable car during the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise excursion.
Train crossing Landwasser Viaduct in Swiss Alps.
Passengers enjoying a meal and wine on a scenic Swiss train journey.
Visitors exploring ice sculptures at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise.
People seated in modern hanging chairs in a cinema room.
Women dining on Glacier Express with snowy mountain views.
Glacier Express train crossing a snowy bridge in the Swiss Alps.
Glacier Express train traveling through snowy mountains near St. Moritz.
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  • Hop aboard the legendary Glacier Express for an 8-hour journey on the world's most luxurious train.

  • The train links Zermatt, Chur, and St. Moritz, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.

  • The Glacier Express, with its oversized windows, offers uninterrupted views of beautiful landscapes, including snow-covered peaks, glacial rivers, and villages.

  • Upon reaching Zermatt, take the iconic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the glacier.

  • Explore the Glacier Palace at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, an extraordinary attraction carved deep within the glacier.

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  • Hop aboard the legendary Glacier Express for an 8-hour journey on the world's most luxurious train.

  • The train links Zermatt, Chur, and St. Moritz, passing through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges.

  • The Glacier Express, with its oversized windows, offers uninterrupted views of beautiful landscapes, including snow-covered peaks, glacial rivers, and villages.

  • Upon reaching Zermatt, take the iconic cable car to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, where you'll be treated to breathtaking views of the glacier.

  • Explore the Glacier Palace at Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, an extraordinary attraction carved deep within the glacier.

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Nick S

Australia
Group
2 weeks ago
Everything. Headout's ticketing system made the day very easy. No queues, no hassles at all. The scenery on both the Glacier Paradise Cable Car and the Gornergrat Railway was astonunding. Unforgettable. One of the best holiday experiences I've ever had. Many thanks, Nick

Combo: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Round-Trip Cable Car + Glacier Express: Zermatt, Chur and St. Moritz

Paul K

Switzerland
Couple
May 2026

+5 more

The excursion to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend going BUT remember to take your time when walking/climbing stairs...your at almost 13,000 feet above sea level at the top!! Using this website to purchase tickets was fine BUT I was never able to see the actual tickets that the confirmation email from Headout sent me. They also sent me a message via WHATAPP with a link to "view tickets" but it didn't work. Fortunately, I could show my confirmation code at the Zermatt lift station and was given my lift pass to use for the day.

Combo: Matterhorn Glacier Paradise Round-Trip Cable Car + Glacier Express: Zermatt, Chur and St. Moritz

Adrianna B

Poland
Couple
3 weeks ago
My stay at Gornergrat made a huge impression on me. The views were incredible—the panorama of the Alps, including the majestic Matterhorn, was breathtaking. The mountain air made it possible to truly relax and enjoy nature, and yes, I found an ibex! I had the pleasure of trying Valais Platter and a glass of local wine. It was such a perfect combination—alpine views, meat, and wine—that I cried. For moments like these, I'll be back again and again.

Round-Trip Train Tickets to Mount Gornergrat from Zermatt + Glacier Express: Panoramic Train between Zermatt, Chur and St. Moritz

Betul U

Turkey
Group
Apr 2026
It was very convenient, I m glad that i choose to take pass you dont need to worry about tickets, i will use when i need it this service.

Swiss Travel Continuous Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat

Natalia F

Family
Feb 2026

+2 more

The Swiss Travel Pass is definitely worth it. If you plan your vacation well, you can save a lot of money and enjoy your vacation without any stress.

Swiss Travel Continuous Pass: Unlimited Travel on Train, Bus & Boat

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