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Glacier Express · Switzerland

Zermatt to St. Moritz Rail Journey Itinerary

An all-day crossing of the Alps that can form the centrepiece of a Swiss rail holiday. The route combines valleys, mountain railway engineering and changing scenery between two resort towns. Choose the class for comfort and service, then arrange separate accommodation at the beginning and end of the journey.

Email us your preferred dates, traveler count and seating or cabin priorities. We will check the most appropriate departure and prepare a considered proposal.

1 day / approximately 8 hours Journey lengthSwitzerland RegionPanoramic daytime · Alpine scenery · At-seat dining Travel style9 September 2026 Last reviewed
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Published route
Zermatt Brig Andermatt Disentis Chur Filisur St. Moritz

Official full-route overview cross-checked with the 2026 timetable. Locations are geographic waypoints; stopping patterns and timings vary by train.

Your route, clearly explained

Is Zermatt to St. Moritz the right journey for you?

Zermatt to St. Moritz travels aboard Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz. The published duration is 1 day / approximately 8 hours. The route shown below is a planning overview; listed places may involve rail travel, an excursion or a connecting transfer.

For this direction of travel, plan arrival arrangements around Zermatt and onward travel from St. Moritz. Reverse journeys can differ in duration, sightseeing and train operation; do not assume that reversing the map creates the same itinerary.

The experience behind the route

Scenery-focused travellers building a Swiss holiday, with a choice between comfortable panoramic rail travel and a more hosted, dining-led day in Excellence Class.

Read the Glacier Express guide for the character of the train, accommodation choices and practical considerations.

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Published journey map

Zermatt to St. Moritz journey map.

Numbered markers follow the published itinerary sequence. Use this geographic overview to understand the shape of the journey before our specialists confirm the exact departure and operating details.

Geographic overview of the published Zermatt to St. Moritz route: Zermatt to Brig to Andermatt to Disentis to Chur to Filisur to St. Moritz
  1. 1Zermatt
  2. 2Brig
  3. 3Andermatt
  4. 4Disentis
  5. 5Chur
  6. 6Filisur
  7. 7St. Moritz

Map note: This is a geographic route overview, not a precise track diagram. Rail paths, operating stops, excursions and timings can change; we will verify the current itinerary before booking.

Journey overview

Zermatt to St. Moritz at a glance.

An all-day crossing of the Alps that can form the centrepiece of a Swiss rail holiday. The route combines valleys, mountain railway engineering and changing scenery between two resort towns. Choose the class for comfort and service, then arrange separate accommodation at the beginning and end of the journey.

This journey is most rewarding when the route, service level and wider travel arrangements are planned together. Our travel specialists can compare the direction of travel, touring pace and accommodation options, then coordinate suitable hotels or private transfers around the rail experience.

Operating season: Seasonal timetables with an autumn closure; consult the current calendar.

Published route, stage by stage

Route stage 1

Zermatt

The published journey begins in or around Zermatt. Exact check-in, station and transfer instructions are supplied with the final travel documents.

Route stage 2

Brig

Brig is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 3

Andermatt

Andermatt is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 4

Disentis

Disentis is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 5

Chur

Chur is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 6

Filisur

Filisur is identified on the published route. The precise timing, touring content and method of transfer can vary by departure and must be confirmed.

Route stage 7

St. Moritz

The published route concludes in or around St. Moritz. Allow a sensible buffer before any onward flight or independently booked connection.

Typically included

  • Only the accommodation or service level selected in the confirmed proposal
  • Meals, excursions and transfers specifically named in that proposal

Usually additional

  • Travel to and from the journey unless expressly included
  • Optional upgrades, hotel stays and services not stated in the confirmed itinerary
  • Travel insurance and personal spending

Important planning note

Train paths, stops, excursions and timings can change because services depend on railway access, weather and operational conditions. Your final confirmation and travel documents govern the booked journey. Contact us before arranging non-refundable flights or independent connections.

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Dates, comfort and complete journey

Ask us to plan Zermatt to St. Moritz.

We will check the current operating dates, seating or cabin choices, inclusions and sensible arrangements around the train.

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