Can you take the Glacier Express from Zurich?

Your trip begins with one night in Zurich before travelling to the peaceful lakeside retreat of St Moritz. The following day, board the Glacier Express to St Moritz. Along the way, the train will cross over 291 bridges, go through 91 tunnels, wind through the Swiss Alps, and traverse the countryside.



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Separated by 162km of incredible views, the train from Zermatt to Zurich is the best way to get from one side of the country to the other. Not just because of the scenery, but because SBB trains are comfortable, quick and take you right into the heart of Zermatt without having to find somewhere to park.

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The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

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The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

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The Glacier Express offers an unparalleled opportunity to see a side of Switzerland many tourists (and even locals) might never see. Here are some of the reasons you should put the Glacier Express on your list of must-dos once travel resumes.

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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.

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No, there are no direct train services from Zurich Airport to Zermatt. Travelling from Zurich Airport to Zermatt by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

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Yes, there is a direct train from Zurich to Lucerne. We usually find around 51 direct trains on the route from Zurich to Lucerne every weekday. Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 56 departures.

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