Glacier Express, Swiss Alps & Lucerne Tour | From Lucerne
Overview
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10 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Glacier Express, traversing Switzerland’s stunning terrain in style. Indulge in a gourmet meal during this 8-hour journey through Chur, Andermatt, and Lucerne, capturing breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Rotsee. Conclude with a charming mini-tour of Lucerne’s Old Town, Chapel Bridge, and the iconic Lion Monument’s Head.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Meet and Greet at the Lucerne Train Station (Instructions will be sent after booking)
Standard Rail Pass
Local Guide
Lunch (can be purchased by card on the Glacier Express)
Gratuities
What To Expect
Lucerne
Meet your tour guide inside the Central Train Station in Lucerne in front of Platform 7 before heading to the Glacier Express with the other participants
Chur
Begin your memorable ride aboard the Glacier Express, an ultra-sleek train offering an end-to-end journey of 291 km (181 miles) inland. Settle into your modern seats to enjoy the train’s steady pace, allowing ample opportunities to absorb the ever-changing panoramic views of southern Switzerland on your way to Andermatt. Receive insightful commentary on rich Swiss traditions and the Express’s operational history. Anticipation builds as you approach the Oberalp section, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and fresh alpine scenery. Capture the perfect picture of architecturally pleasing bridges, reaching the highest altitude of the tour. Before your next discovery, indulge in a gourmet lunch (depending on the option booked) served at your seat so you don’t miss a moment of the incoming views. * Between October 11 and December 6, the Glacier Express does not operate. During this period, we offer the same scenic route with an additional stop in a Swiss Alpine Village.
Options
Standard Ticket
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Misleading advertising , but lovely guide, Anna
Monique H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00It’s misleading . In October the Glacier Express is closed . This tour was sold as including the Glacier Express , not just the route on a regular train. The same high price was charged , even though the Glacier Express was not included.
Great guide with lovely train ride but tour not as described.
Tanya Y,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Leighton was a wonderful guide , friendly, helpful , very chatty and informative… couldn’t fault him at all The train tour itself was amazing. The service provider advertised the tour to leave at 0915 and it actually didn’t start until 1100… the tour advertised stated that there would be a town tour at the end of the train ride but it was in fact at the beginning , I had planned on skipping the town tour as I had already done a town tour the previous day … this meant that I wasted my entire morning waiting when I could have been doing another tour that I was interested in but I was unable to organise anything else because of such short notice in change of plans . The actual train tour didn’t start until 1:15 pm after being advertised as 915am starting and will be taking this up with Viator…. Also feel the need to mention that public transport was used for most of the trip and economy seats used not first class which I feel is important given the cost of the tour.
Don’t use onsellers for tickets.
260darreni,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Firstly let me say that our guide Leighton was excellent. Knowledgeable, talkative, friendly and approachable. However our tickets were purchased through Viator and the experience we received was a lot different from advertised. Being led to believe we would be catching a train at 9:15am, we eventually got one at 1:15pm. Our morning was entirely ruined. Thankfully we eventually had some correspondence from the official company Tours of Switzerland but not before time.
Great trip!
codyrwebb,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Leighton was a great tour guide. He went into great details on how all of Switzerland operates down to the individual Cantons. The scenery was breathtaking! We would definitely recommend Glacier Express!
Not an ideal experience
SH S,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Anna is a responsible and friendly guide. But, this tour is all about trying out on different types of trains/ routes. All I can remember is the 1 hour stop over/ tour at Andermatt (breathtaking scenery and tranquil environment). Not worth paying so much for the Glacier Express (or maybe the view from Chur to Andermatt was not the most scenic segment) ! The scenery was quite alike to the normal trains we took.
The glacier train ride...
Cathy S,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The glacier train ride was wonderful, many beautiful sites. We stopped in Andamatt. A picturesque town. Many great photo spots. The walking tour beforehand gave us a great taste of lake lurcern. The disappointment to this excursion was they changed how our day was supposed to go. Train ride first, followed by walking tour. With this change we were unable to meet up with friends as we had previously planned. Also we were told we would be picked up at our hotel and the day before told we had to meet our guide at the local train station, which I wouldn't have known if I didn't confirm details the night before. I booked through Viator but the excursion was led by a local tour company, again not told this ahead of time. I would book this excursion through your hotel consiege.
Wonderful, thank you
TOMAS S,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ana, was wonderful, very Cain with everyone, very professional, she managed very good timing’s. Thank you Ana
Glacier Express tour of Alps
Barbara1664,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour if you have a short period of time in Switzerland and you want to see what Switzerland is known for - the Alps. Ana was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable. It is an all day tour but well worth it. Absolutely beautiful scenery.
Ana was an amazing guide! Knowledgeable, funny, friendly, and so nice! Thoroughly enjoyed her tour!
ellenh507,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ana made this tour extremely fun, we felt like we made a friend! She knew so much information and made the day so enjoyable!
Spectacular Scenery!
cathysW1302WH,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The glacier express train experience was wonderful. The scenery was amazing. We started our day with a walking tour. A+
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