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From Basel: Glacier Express Train and Lucerne Private Day Trip

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Overview

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Important Note: Due to the popularity of the Glacier Express and limited seating availability, we strongly recommend booking this tour at least two weeks in advance to ensure your spot on this iconic journey.

Enjoy the ease of travel with all train tickets included — no need to worry about bookings or hidden fees. Your local guide will handle the details and share insider tips along the way.

Experience Switzerland at its most breathtaking with a private Glacier Express adventure through the Swiss Alps. Begin your day aboard one of the world’s most scenic trains, winding through dramatic landscapes in absolute comfort. Over the course of this 10-hour journey, you'll travel from Chur—Switzerland’s oldest city—through the serene alpine village of Andermatt, and onward to the lakeside gem of Lucerne.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Glacier Express Seat Reservation

One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day 1st or 2nd class

3-course lunch served at your seat (when booking lunch option)

All taxes and fees

Private local guide

Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express train

Drinks

Any other extra personal expenses during the tour

What To Expect

1

Basel SBB Station

We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a scenic 2-hour train ride through breathtaking landscapes until Chur

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable
2

Chur

Begin your Swiss adventure with a picturesque train ride to Chur, the oldest city in the country, with roots stretching back over 5,000 years. Upon arrival, step aboard the legendary Glacier Express and settle into your cozy carriage. Along the way, discover fascinating stories about the train’s remarkable history and its rise to global fame.

3 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Standard 2nd class

Premium 1st class + lunch

3 course lunch

Standard 2nd class + lunch

3 course Lunch

Premium 1st class

From CHF 710

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