How To Ride the GLACIER EXPRESS | Swiss Panoramic Train | Tour, Tips + FAQs

All aboard the Glacier Express! Welcome to the slowest express train in the world. Plop down for 8 hours into one of the most sought-after window seats in the world to travel between St. Moritz and Zermatt, Switzerland. Shop our Zermatt Itinerary: ➡️ https://aplinsinthealps.com/guides/3-... —— // ABOUT THIS VIDEO // If you’re visiting Switzerland and want to ride one of the famous panoramic trains, then hop on board the Glacier Express! It might be called the Glacier Express, but it’s actually the slowest express train in the world, taking 8 hours! Glacier Express Route – The entire Glacier Express ride takes 8 hours and winds through 3 Swiss Cantons (Valais, Uri, and Graubünden). – We’ll cross 291 bridges and pass through 92 tunnels. – Out the windows we’ll see resort villages, remote valleys, the Swiss Grand Canyon, and plenty of snow-dusted mountain peaks. – Route (travels in both directions): St. Moritz - Samedan - Filisur - Tiefencastel - Chur - Andermatt - Brig - Zermatt – Highlights: Swiss Grand Canyon, Oberalp Pass, Furka Base Tunnel, Viaducts Glacier Express Classes This train offers 3 classes. Press play to see each and decide which one you’d like best! – Standard Second Class – First Class – Excellence Class Glacier Express Amenities We take you on a little train tour to show you all of the on-board amenities, including the best spot to take photos! Glacier Express Food You can bring your own food and drinks on board, but they also have a real kitchen to prepare fresh food! Watch this video to see what we ate on the popular 3-course menu. Glacier Express Seat Reservations Did you know that seat reservations are mandatory on the Glacier Express? Watch now to understand how much they cost and where to make your reservations. Glacier Express Tickets & Passes In addition to the mandatory seat reservation, you also need a valid ticket. Press play to see how much a standard adult ticket costs and which Swiss train passes could get you a discount — or even a free ride! Tip: You can also find all of this information in our blog! ➡️ https://aplinsinthealps.com/how-to-ri... Glacier Express FAQs Our goal is to help you travel Switzerland with confidence, which means answering your biggest questions! – How early should I make seat reservations for the Glacier Express? – What’s the best side of the train to sit on? – Can I hop on and off along the ride? – Are there “normal” regional trains along the same route? – What should I bring with me on the train? Can I bring a suitcase? – Is there wifi on the Glacier Express? Is the Glacier Express worth it? In our opinion, yes! But you’ll have to watch our whole video to see for yourself! 🙂 —— // WATCH NEXT // Zermatt Travel Guide ▶️    • ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND Travel Guide | 11 Ins...   Ride Swiss Trains Like A Pro! ▶️    • Ride Swiss Trains Like a Pro! | How To Get...   GoldenPass Express (another scenic train in Switzerland!) ▶️    • GoldenPass Express Prestige Class, Belle E...   —— // SWISS TRIP PLANNING RESOURCES // Traveling to Switzerland soon? 👉Buy a done-for-you SWISS TRAVEL GUIDE ▶️ https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides Interlaken, Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Lucerne, Zermatt, and beyond! —— // LET’S BE FRIENDS // SUBSCRIBE to travel Switzerland with confidence! 🔔Stay updated with notifications 🇨🇭SWITZERLAND ITINERARIES https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides/ ➡️ FREE RESOURCES https://aplinsinthealps.com/resources/ 📬 WEEKLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/newsl... This description may contain affiliate links, but we only recommend products that we actually use! —— // GET TO KNOW US // If you love traveling Switzerland, getting off-the-beaten-path, or having foodie experiences, then you're in the right place! 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋‍♂️We're Jana and Brett — Aplins in the Alps. We help you TRAVEL SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭WITH CONFIDENCE to maximize your experiences while minimizing your budget and planning time. Oh, and we live in Switzerland too! ▶️ Get to know us better by watching our channel from episode 1!    • Flying to Europe in 2021 | USA to Switzerl...   ➡️ SWISS TRAVEL GUIDES & SWITZERLAND ITINERARIES https://www.aplinsinthealps.com/guides