Explore Switzerland's iconic panoramic trains: Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Gotthard Panorama Express, seat reservations, and Eurail/Swiss Travel Pass coverage.
Connecting Zermatt (Matterhorn) with St. Moritz / Davos across 291 bridges and 91 tunnels over 8 hours, the Glacier Express offers panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass windows, 3-course freshly cooked meals served at your seat, and dramatic views of the Oberalp Pass (2,033m altitude) and Rhine Gorge.
Crossing from Chur or St. Moritz down to Tirano in Italy, the Bernina Express climbs up to 2,253 meters at Ospizio Bernina without cogwheel assistance. Highlights include the Landwasser Viaduct, Morteratsch Glacier, and the 360-degree Brusio Circular Viaduct.
The GoldenPass Express links Montreux on Lake Geneva to Interlaken and Lucerne using revolutionary variable gauge trains. The Gotthard Panorama Express combines a steam paddleboat cruise across Lake Lucerne with a panoramic train journey through the historic Gotthard rail tunnel to Lugano.
The Swiss Travel Pass and Eurail Pass cover 100% of the rail fare on the Glacier Express and Bernina Express. However, a mandatory panoramic seat reservation supplement (CHF 26 to CHF 49 depending on season) must be booked in advance.
Yes! Both passes cover 100% of the ticket price. You only need to purchase the mandatory panoramic seat reservation fee online.
Yes! Standard regional trains run along the exact same tracks between Zermatt, Visp, Brig, Disentis, Chur, and St. Moritz with no seat reservations required.
Excellence Class is a premium 20-seat luxury compartment featuring guaranteed window seats, dedicated concierge service, a 7-course gourmet meal with paired wines, and exclusive bar lounge access.
When traveling northbound from Tirano to St. Moritz, sit on the LEFT side for dramatic views of the Brusio Circular Viaduct and Alp Grüm glacier.