Timetable

Yes, you need a seat reservation on the Glacier Express. There are two steps to booking your trip on the Glacier Express: to guarantee you a seat on the train, you need a compulsory seat reservation and you also need a valid ticket for the selected route and travel class (1st or 2nd class).

Take a look at the overview of valid travel cards under Travel planning / prices to find out which travel cards entitle you to a discount on the ticket price. Due to high demand, we recommend you reserve your seats early. Bookings for 1st and 2nd class can be made up to 93 days before the date of travel; for Excellence Class for the entire timetable period.

The following travel cards are accepted for a trip on the Glacier Express: Swiss Travel Pass, Eurail Pass, Interrail Pass, Half Fare Travelcard, Half Fare Travelcard for Youth, GA travel card, day pass for the Half Fare Travelcard, Municipal Saver Day Pass, Day Pass Children, Junior Travelcard, Children’s Co-Travelcard, Swiss Family Card, Swiss Transfer Ticket, Swiss Half Fare Card Swiss Travel Pass Flex Combi, Swiss Travel Pass Youth and Youth Flex.

Children under the age of 6 travel free of charge. Children between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age are entitled to a discount of 50%. With a Junior Travelcard, children under the age of 16 travel free of charge when accompanied by a parent. Important: a seat reservation is obligatory for all passengers and costs an additional charge that is not covered by the travel cards.