Where does this route start and end?

The route runs from Zurich to St. Moritz in Swiss Alps, Switzerland.

When is the best time to travel this route?

The best time to travel this route is Late May to early October.

How active is this route?

Activity level: Active. Moderately active — expect some walking and light physical activity.

What transport do I need for this route?

This route works best with no car (this is a drive-free route).

What budget do I need for this route?

Premium — budget for higher-end stays, dining and experiences.

What type of accommodation suits this route?

Hotels accommodation works well along this route.

What is the pace of this trip?

Balanced — a good mix of sightseeing and downtime.

What type of trip is this?

This route is well-suited to: Scenic, Nature, Culture, City hop, Drive-free.

Switzerland by Rail: Zurich to St. Moritz on the Glacier Express

Q: How long is the Switzerland by Rail: Zurich to St. Moritz on the Glacier Express route?

This route takes 10 days taking in 5 stops.

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The route · 5 stops

Zurich

1 night

Switzerland's largest city is the easiest arrival point and a calm first night before the mountains. Base near the Hauptbahnhof or the Old Town along the Limmat, walk the lakefront, and set yourself up for an early train to Lucerne.Switzerland's largest city is the easiest arrival point and a calm first night before the mountains. Base near the Hauptbahnhof or the Old Town along the Limmat, walk the lakefront, and set yourself up for an early train to Lucerne.

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43m · 52 km drive to Lucerne

Lucerne

2 nights

A lakeside city wrapped around the wooden Chapel Bridge, with two nights enough to enjoy the Old Town and ride up a mountain. Take the cogwheel or cable car to Pilatus, or the steamer and railway to Rigi, for the first big alpine views of the trip.A lakeside city wrapped around the wooden Chapel Bridge, with two nights enough to enjoy the Old Town and ride up a mountain. Take the cogwheel or cable car to Pilatus, or the steamer and railway to Rigi, for the first big alpine views of the trip.

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58m · 69 km drive to Interlaken

Interlaken

3 nights

The gateway to the Jungfrau region and the route's main mountain base. Three nights give time for day trips by train: Lauterbrunnen and its waterfalls, Grindelwald under the Eiger, and the climb to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.The gateway to the Jungfrau region and the route's main mountain base. Three nights give time for day trips by train: Lauterbrunnen and its waterfalls, Grindelwald under the Eiger, and the climb to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe.

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1h 21m · 97 km drive to Zermatt

Zermatt

2 nights

A car-free village beneath the Matterhorn, reached only by train via Visp. Two nights cover the Gornergrat cog railway for the classic peak view, walks among the larch slopes, and an evening in the lively, traffic-free centre before the Glacier Express.A car-free village beneath the Matterhorn, reached only by train via Visp. Two nights cover the Gornergrat cog railway for the classic peak view, walks among the larch slopes, and an evening in the lively, traffic-free centre before the Glacier Express.

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3h 3m · 219 km drive to St. Moritz

St. Moritz

2 nights

The Glacier Express delivers you to St. Moritz, a polished Engadine resort ringed by lakes and larch forest. Use two nights to walk the lakeshore, ride up Muottas Muragl for the valley panorama, and, if time allows, sample the Bernina Express toward Italy.The Glacier Express delivers you to St. Moritz, a polished Engadine resort ringed by lakes and larch forest. Use two nights to walk the lakeshore, ride up Muottas Muragl for the valley panorama, and, if time allows, sample the Bernina Express toward Italy.

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Switzerland by Rail: Zurich to St. Moritz on the Glacier Express