Swiss panoramic trains

Swiss scenic trains
  3. Routes and travel times
  4. Onboard services
  5. Individual Fare Types
  6. Booking Horizon
  7. Reservation
  8. Ticketing Time Limits
  9. Exchange / Refunds
  10. Specific to this train


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I. Routes and travel times

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  • Glacier express
  • Bernina express

Glacier express

Route: Tirano / St. Moritz — Andermatt — Zermatt

  • The highest point is 2'033m at Oberalppass and the lowest point is 585 m in Chur
  • 291 Bridges (Highest bridge: Solisviadukt 85 m and Landwasser Viaduct 65 m / 142 m) and 91 tunnels (15.4 km, longest tunnel is the Furka tunnel)
  • 8h from St. Moritz to Zermatt (291 km) with a 31.9 km Cog wheel stretch

    • Train schedules can be found here  

Bernina express

Route: Chur / St. Moritz — Tirano — Lugano

  • The highest alpine crossing
  • Train ride on the UNESCO World Heritage line 

Train schedules can be found here

(Tirano-Lugano bus segment, not available yet)

II. Onboard services

  • Glacier express
  • Bernina express

Glacier express

  •  Remodeling of the coaches in 2021 along the lines of the Excellence Class in terms of design and technology
  •  Finer materials are generally used (light oak in 2nd class, dark walnut in 1st class)
  •  Modern customer information system with built-in infotain ment: to obtain additional information on own tablet or smartphone, 8 languages (German / French / English / Italian / Japanese / Chinese / Korean / Thailandese)
  • Power outlets at each seat
  • Sun protection film on the skylights
  • The windows at all entrance doors can be lowered to open up Galley / Service cars
  • Two panoramic windows that open, creating even more opportunity for glare-free photographs and filming
  • Screen with infotainment
  • Seats map and train composition of the Glacier Express

    • Bernina express

    Since 1 March 2022, every passenger on the Bernina Express has been receiving a surprise package at their seat! This contains an exclusive Bernina Express herbal tea with herbs from Valposchiavo and Lindt chocolate hearts, packed in an attractive Bernina Express Box.

  • Panoramic windows for an all-round view
  • Individual attention from our train staff
  • Your own personal diploma
  • Seat catering service included in the surcharge
  • Mobile mini-bar with regional snacks and refreshing drinks
  • Souvenirs on sale
  • Free WLAN
  • InfoT(r)ainment
  • Seats map of the Bernina Express panorama coaches, but also of 1st & 2nd class coaches

    • III. Individual Fare Types

    • Fares include reservation & supplément.
    • Seasonnal prices. Fares vary according to date, time and route.
    Regular Fare No specific condition
    Child Fare* Half adult fare for children between 6 and 15 inclusive on travel date
    Eurail / Interrail passholder Fare When travelling on an Eurail or Interrail Global pass, or an Interrail Switzerland pass (using a Flexi pass, a day of the pass is required) 
    Swiss Travel passholder Fare When travelling on a Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Travel Pass Flex (using a Flexi pass, a day of the pass is required)
    Swiss Half Fare Card holder When travelling on a Swiss Travel Pass Half Fare Card

    *Child under 6 years old travel free when sharing an adult passenger’s seat / bed

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    IV. Booking horizon

    These trains can be booked up to a 180 days in advance (without seat reservation).

    Please note the reservation is available up to 300 days in advance for Bernina express, and up to 100 days in advance for Glacier Express.

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    V. Reservations

    Seat reservation is compulsory on Swiss panoramic trains

    • Bernina Express:
      • The supplement for travel in the 1st class or 2nd class panorama coach is identical
      • The supplement includes a catering service at your seat
      • Reservations not required for normal cars (without panoramic windows)
    • Glacier Express:
      • The supplement for travel in the 1st class or 2nd class panorama coach is identical
      • The supplement is higher when booking Excellence
      • It varies depending on the season

    For information on how to book via Rail Portal booking tool, User Manual available here.

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    VI. Ticketing Time Limit

    Immediate ticketing.

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    VII. Exchange / Refunds

    Aftersales vary according to the purchased fare

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    VIII. Specific to this train

    Swiss Panoramic trains guidance & map can be found here:

    Swiss Panoramic quick overview is available in English & Thaï versions

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