Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Glacier Express?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Preda via Visp, Bern, Zürich HB and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Glacier Express?

The distance between Zermatt and Glacier Express is 428 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Glacier Express without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Glacier Express without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 1m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Glacier Express?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Zermatt to Glacier Express, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Glacier Express train from?

Zermatt to Glacier Express train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.

Where does the Zermatt to Glacier Express train arrive?

Zermatt to Glacier Express train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Where can I stay near Glacier Express?

There are 1358+ hotels available in Glacier Express.

Zermatt to Glacier Express - 2 ways to travel via train

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There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Glacier Express by train

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Train via Zurich
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1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain R38
8h 1m
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1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Tiefencastel, staziuntrain 904
8h 32m

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Distance: 427.6 km
Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Glacier Express, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Glacier Express via Visp, Bern, Zürich HB, Chur, and Preda in around 8h 1m.

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