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This episode is our experience riding 8 hours through the Swiss Alps from St. Moritz to Zermatt in first class :) We’ve been on a lot of long train rides during our travels, but the Glacier Express is more about the journey than getting from point A to point B! It’s supposed to be one of the most beautiful train rides in Switzerland and the world! Nate explains all the price details at the end.
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1ST CLASS ON GLACIER EXPRESS: 8 Hour Panoramic Swiss Train Ride from St. Moritz to Zermatt!!
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Glacier Express in Switzerland: Hannah Hummel's Luxurious Journey Through the Alps
Hannah Hummel checks in on our behalf for the Glacier Express: The journey starts in the winter sports resort of St. Moritz, a vacation destination for the jet set. The eight-hour journey will take her to Zermatt on the Matterhorn – one of the Swiss Alps’ highest peaks. Along the way, the train traverses a pass some 2,000 meters up, crossed almost 300 bridges and trundles through 91 tunnels. Travelers can marvel at panoramas of spectacular mountain scenery through the train’s
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On the journey, enjoy the exclusive on-board service including a three-course meal of Swiss cuisine. Tickets in Excellence Class cost 650 euros, giving you a seven-course meal with wine pairing, champagne, and even a concierge.
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We took the Glacier Express in First Class for FREE
This right here is the whole reason that we spent the extra money on our First Class Eurail pass - to be able to take this once-in-a-lifetime train - the Glacier Express. This legendary train ride goes over 8 hours from the incredible Zermatt to the underrated St. Moritz across some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable. This is Switzerland at it's finest, and most comfortable.
The Glacier Express is usually not cheap - it costs ~$300 at any time of year, and it can be easy to think that it's not worth it. However, with the Eurail pass, the Glacier Express is included (with a mandatory seat reservation fee, you know how Eurail do) and we think it's an absolute must-do if you are in Switzerland and have a Eurail pass.
As far as if it's worth it if you're just buying the ticket yourself? Well, watch this and see for yourself... :)
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00:00 - The Glacier Express Awaits
01:00 - Eurail Pass makes this free
01:50 - First Class Experience
02:25 - Excellence Class is too fancy for us
02:55 - The sound of the bell
03:11 - Swiss chocolate on the Swiss train
03:55 - The View is INSANE
05:40 - Waterfalls and Interiors
07:00 - Up, up, and away
07:40 - The way to Innsbruck
08:20 - How it feels to ride the Glacier Express
10:58 - Chur not Chur
11:35 - 15 hours on trains is too much
12:00 - This hotel was also free
12:40 - Money
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0:00 Intro: We have just boarded the most luxurious train here in Switzerland
0:20 Who is Flying the Nest? (Stephen, Jess & Hunter)
0:46 Waking up in St Moritz
1:08 Where the Glacier Express goes to
1:24 St Moritz Train Station (Glacier Express terminal)
1:49 Boarding the Glacier Express
2:18 Full Tour of the Glacier Express
3:45 How Expensive is the Glacier Express and how you can get it cheaper
4:30 Favourite Part of the Glacier Express
4:40 Ordering food on the Glacier Express
5:36 Four Course Meal on the Glacier Express review
7:48 Hopping off the train
8:18 Glacier Express views
9:08 Arriving in Zermatt
9:54 Zermatt Airbnb Tour
10:27 Cost of Mcdonald's in Switzerland
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10:39 Waking up in Zermatt
13:00 Sunegga - Rothorn Funicular
14:34 Exploring Sunegga
16:25 Having Swiss Fondue at Chez Vrony
19:00 Swimming in Sunegga Leisee
20:03 Fun in Switzerland
20:19 Catching the Gondola to Blauherd
21:33 Enjoying Blauherd and views of the Matterhorn
21:50 End of our Switzerland series
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GLACIER EXPRESS: IS THIS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRAIN IN THE WORLD?! ????????????❄️
Get ready for the ride of your life as we go on a thrilling journey together aboard the world-famous GLACIER EXPRESS in Switzerland! This isn't just ANY train ride – it's an 8-hour scenic extravaganza through the heart of the Swiss Alps, with jaw-dropping views, charming villages, and mind-blowing engineering feats to keep you glued to your seat (and your camera!)
In this must-watch video, I'll be sharing with you the jaw-dropping highlights of the Glacier Express route, like the Oberalp Pass, Rhine Gorge, and the legendary Landwasser Viaduct!
Watch till the end of the video as I will be sharing many insider tips and tricks to make your trip even more EPIC – Think best months to take the Glacier Express, comparisons between the Glacier Express and Bernina Express, helping you decide between 1st class or 2nd class, and sneaky hacks to get those luxurious 1st CLASS TICKETS for as LOW as 39CHF!!!!
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Introduction: 0:00
Setting off! Zermatt to Brig: 2:23
Amenities: 2:56
Must-bring items onboard: 5:18
Toilets: 5:49
Brig to Andermatt: 6:17
Lunch: 6:29
MOST BEAUTIFUL PART 6:58
Train hacks: 9:21
Landwasser Viaduct: 10:26
Arriving in St Moritz: 11:35
Where we stayed: 12:37
IS THE GLACIER EXPRESS WORTH IT?: 14:47
1st class vs 2nd class: 15:21
Glacier Express vs Bernina Express: 16:40
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We Took The Worlds Most Beautiful Train Ride (The Bernina Express Pass from Italy to Switzerland)
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9:38 Highest point on the train journey
10:06 Arriving into St Moritz
10:26 Walking up hill to our hotel
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12:21 Exploring St Moritz
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We Took The Most LUXURIOUS Train In SWITZERLAND (Worth it?)
The Glacier Express is known as Switzerland's most luxurious and one of its most expensive train rides. We decided to give it a try from Sankt Moritz to Zermatt while on our trip around Switzerland. Is it worth it? How can you ride it for less? And is there perhaps a better way to enjoy the beauty the Glacier Express has to offer?
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$32 TICKET HACK FOR BERNINA EXPRESS, SWITZERLAND
Local trains go over the exact same route in the mountains. I did it in Summer 2021, even getting off once halfway to go for a walk and shoot the train going over the Landwasser Viaduct and then get back on a later train.
Either use your interrail or eurrail pass to get on to the local trains with no reservation.
Or book through Deutsche Bahn from a German city e.g. Singen (as shown in the screenshot) for just 29 euros (32 USD). See the Seat61 page about the Bernina Express for more details on that hack, and consider this a general shoutout to that website if you're planning a Eurotrip!
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Neue Innenausstattung im Glacier Express - noch mehr Komfort
Pünktlich zum 90-jährigen Jubiläum des Glacier Express, werden alle Panoramawagen renoviert, um den Komfort für unsere Gäste weiter zu erhöhen und die Reise noch angenehmer zu gestalten. Nach den seit 2019 verkehrenden Wagen der Excellence Class, lassen auch die erneuerten 1. und 2. Klasse Panoramawagen nichts zu wünschen übrig.
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GLACIER EXPRESS TRAIN thru ALPS | WHY GO 186 miles in 8 hours?
Ep.65 Everybody loves trains, but would you spend THIS much on a train? Our slow ride through Switzerland’s magnificent mountains was on Kevin’s bucket list, but would we do it again? We travel first class through the Swiss Alps and share our stunning panoramic mountain and scenic village views, while we enjoy a three-course lunch and snacks with fresh, locally grown ingredients. Travel with us from Zermatt to St. Moritz, the entire length of the Glacier Express. We break down all the costs and tell you everything you need to know to recreate this experience for yourself.
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[4K] Hello, Today, we will ride the famous scenic & luxurious train (Glacier Express) in First class from Zermatt to St.Moritz in Switzerland.
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00:37 Zermatt Train Station
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07:36 Brig
08:12 Brig to Andermatt
11:30 Food (Three course meal)
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Facts about the Glacier Express:
The Glacier Express is a train that runs through the Swiss Alps, connecting the ski resort town of Zermatt to the mountain resort of St. Moritz.
The journey takes approximately 8 hours to complete, covering a distance of 291 kilometers (181 miles).
The Glacier Express is considered one of the slowest express trains in the world, with an average speed of around 35 kilometers per hour (22 miles per hour).
The train crosses 291 bridges and passes through 91 tunnels, including the famous Landwasser Viaduct near the town of Filisur.
The Glacier Express route is known for its stunning scenery, passing through snow-capped mountains, deep valleys, and picturesque Alpine villages.
The train operates year-round, with daily departures during the peak season (late May to mid-October) and fewer departures during the winter months.
The Glacier Express offers three classes of travel: first class, second class, and a special panoramic coach called the Excellence Class.
First-class carriages on the Glacier Express offer more spacious seating, larger panoramic windows, and a more luxurious travel experience compared to the other classes.
Overall, the Glacier Express is a unique and memorable way to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps.