Travel from Zurich Airport (alternatively any destination) to St. Moritz and stay 3 nights in Zermatt.
AUD$855 per person
Next morning travel in style on the new Glacier Express (with Panoramic windows). It is a 7 1/2 hour railway journey across 291 bridges, through 91 tunnels and reaching an altitude of 2033 across the Oberalp Pass. You will stay in Zermatt for two nights and can do some mountain walking or simply relax in the surroundings of the Matterhorn.
Stay at the ****star Hotel SIMI with a magical view of the Matterhorn
Zermatt has an extensive network of high capacity cableways, mountain railways and ski-lifts, providing easy access from Zermatt (1620m) to Klein Matterhorn (3820m). St. Moritz is famous for its beautiful location, climate and lively calendar of events and attractions.
Suggested Itinerary: (may be travelled in reverse)
Day 1 Arrive in St. Moritz
Travel by rail from Zurich or Geneva airport or from any Swiss border to St. Moritz.
Day 2 Glacier Express to Zermatt
Board the famous Glacier Express and journey to Zermatt. Lunch in the dining car is recommended. Three nights in Zermatt with bed and breakfast.
Day 3 Zermatt
Take an optional excursion by cogwheel rail to the Gornergrat. Overnight in Zermatt with bed and breakfast.
Day 4 Depart Zermatt
Travel from Zermatt by rail to any Swiss border or to Zurich or Geneva airport. Alternatively, extend your stay in Switzerland.
Glacier Express Services
We include:
3 nights accommodation including Buffet Breakfast
4- days First class Train pass including reserved seats on Glacier Express - and Swiss Museum Pass
| Timetable Summer from 10 May until 19 October 2008 |
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902+)
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904*)
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906*)
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908*)
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Zermatt
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dep
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09.00
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09.13
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10.00
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10.13
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Visp
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dep
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10.06
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10.25
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11.06
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11.25
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Brig
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dep
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10.14
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10.41
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11.16
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11.41
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Andermatt
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arr
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11.36
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12.06
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12.39
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13.06
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Andermatt
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dep
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11.59
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12.23
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12.47
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13.08
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Chur
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arr
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14.39
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14.40
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15.20
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15.21
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Thusis
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arr
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15.33
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15.28
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16.01
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16.02
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Tiefencastel
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arr
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15.53
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15.47
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16.26
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16.27
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Filisur
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arr
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16.11
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16.01
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16.41
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16.42
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Davos Platz
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arr
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16.47
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St. Moritz
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arr
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16.58
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17.42
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17.43
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905*)
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907*)
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909*)
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911+)
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St. Moritz
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dep
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09.18
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09.19
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10.04
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Davos Platz
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dep
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10.10
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Filisur
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dep
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10.17
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10.18
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11.01
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10.44
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Tiefencastel
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dep
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10.32
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10.33
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11.15
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11.00
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Thusis
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dep
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10.51
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10.52
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11.33
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11.16
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Chur
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dep
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11.38
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11.39
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12.14
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12.15
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Andermatt
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arr
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13.51
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14.13
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14.34
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14.57
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Andermatt
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dep
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13.54
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14.19
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14.54
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15.08
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Brig
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arr
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15.25
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15.42
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16.25
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16.42
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Visp
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arr
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15.43
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15.57
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16.36
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16.56
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Zermatt
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arr
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16.50
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17.10
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17.52
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18.10
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+) operates between 14 June and 28 September 2008
*) Premium trains
Times are subject to change!
Train Details
Train 902
Zermatt - Brig - Chur - Davos Platz
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
no restaurant car
Railbar Brig - Chur (cold dishes on advance booking)
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
In-seat catering (hot meals)
In-seat drinks service
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
Restaurant car Zermatt - St. Moritz
In-seat drinks service
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
In-seat catering (hot meals)
In-seat drinks service
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
In-seat catring (hot meals)
In-seat drinks services
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
Restaurant car St. Moritz - Zermatt
In-seat drinks service
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
In-seat catering (hot meals)
In-seat drinks service
1st and 2nd class panorama carriages
Restaurant car Chur - Disentis
Railbar Chur - Brig
Train 904
Zermatt - Brig - Chur - St. Moritz
Train 906
Zermatt - Brig - Chur - St. Moritz
Train 908
Zermatt - Brig - Chur - St. Moritz
Train 905
St. Moritz - Chur - Brig - Zermatt
Train 907
St. Moritz - Chur - Brig - Zermatt
Train 909
St. Moritz - Chur - Brig - Zermatt
Train 911
Davos Platz - Chur - Brig - Zermatt
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Information:
During the following periods the Glacier Express will not operate.
20th October - 13th December 2008
19th October - 11th December 2009 |
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Timtable Winter from 12 December 2008 until 15 May 2009
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