Swiss panoramic trains

Swiss scenic trains


  1. Routes and travel times
  2. Onboard services
  3. Individual Fare Types
  4. Booking Horizon
  5. Reservation
  6. Ticketing Time Limits
  7. Exchange / Refunds
  8. 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
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    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 (reservation only is available up to 300 days in advance).

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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 Easy Rail Access 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________________________________________________