Zermatt - St. Moritz / Davos Platz

The Glacier Express is undoubtedly Switzerland's best known train. The 181 mile (290km) trip from Zermatt to St Moritz (and vice versa) lasts around eight hours winding its way through some of Europe's most dramatic and beautiful scenery. Whether summer or winter, the views from start to finish are breathtaking.

Train Departure Schedule

• 2026 : April - June , July - September , January - March

2026 Glacier Express: Zermatt ? St. Moritz

Winter Season- Operating dates

6 December 2025 – 1 May 2026
This is the winter timetable for travel in 2026.

Departure times from Zermatt (full route to St. Moritz)
•07:52 – Glacier Express
•08:52 – Glacier Express 

Both trains complete the full Zermatt to St. Moritz route on these dates.

Summer Season- Operating dates
2 May 2026 – 10 October 2026

Departure times from Zermatt
•08:52 – Glacier Express full route to St. Moritz.
•09:52 – Glacier Express full route to St. Moritz.

These morning departures give you scenic light throughout most of the journey.

Annual Break- 11 October 2026 – 4 December 2026
No Glacier Express services run on the full Zermatt–St. Moritz route in this period.
This break happens every year between the main summer and winter timetable periods.

• Prices include VAT, but exclude seat reservation fees
• GA, Half Fare Card, day tickets, Swiss Pass an Swiss Card are valid
• Prices are subjects to change
• Seat Reservation is obligatory. Charge of seat reservation is CHF 43.00
• Meals aboard the train are also available at an additional charge but have to be booked in advance.