Glacier Express seat reservation for children with Swiss Family Card

Pretty · 2024-05-06T20:38:44+02:00

Hello,I am trying to book 1st class tickets on the Glacier express from Zermatt to St.mortis.We are a Family group of 7pax ( 5 adults & 2 children - 9 year & 12 Year old).We have purchased a 2nd class Swiss Travel Pass for all for 15 days in which we got a family card for my 2 children as both parents are Travelling. Question 1 :What should I choose in the drop down box of options I get while booking a seat for my children in Glacier express where I only pay for reservation ?As I understand, parents with Swiss Travel pass their children Travel free with a Family card. If i choose an option child 6-15.9 yrs. It's asking me to Pay half price which is around 185 CHF !!! Reservation should only cost 49CHF Question 2 :Also can I reserve a seat in 1st class when...

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A traveler is trying to book 1st class tickets on the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St. Moritz for their family of 7. They have a 2nd class Swiss Travel Pass with a family card for their two children and need advice on reserving seats without paying full price, and whether they can book a 1st class seat with their pass.

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Choose the option for reservation only when booking for your children, as the Swiss Family Card allows them to travel free.
If you want to sit in 1st class, you will need to pay for a seat upgrade since you have a 2nd class Swiss Travel Pass.

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Pretty
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6 May 2024 at 20:38:44 #1501220

Hello,I am trying to book 1st class tickets on the Glacier express from Zermatt to St.mortis.We are a Family group of 7pax ( 5 adults & 2 children – 9 year & 12 Year old).We have purchased a 2nd class Swiss Travel Pass for all for 15 days in which we got a family card for my 2 children as both parents are Travelling.

Question 1 :What should I choose in the drop down box of options I get while booking a seat for my children in Glacier express where I only pay for reservation ?As I understand, parents with Swiss Travel pass their children Travel free with a Family card. If i choose an option child 6-15.9 yrs. It’s asking me to Pay half price which is around 185 CHF !!! Reservation should only cost 49CHF Question 2 :Also can I reserve a seat in 1st class when I hold a 2nd class Swiss Travel pass ?

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Anna
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Reply 1 of 1 • 6 May 2024 at 23:40:36 #1501226

Hi Pretty,

Welcome to MySwissAlps.

Your children will need their own seats on the Glacier Express so you will need to reserve 5 seats.

Since you will be travelling with the Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Family Card, there is no need to purchase ticket as the Swiss Travel Pass/Swiss Family Card is valid as your tickets. Just choose reservation only when you make the booking online. https://www.myswissalps.com/activity/glacier-express/

If you wish to travel in 1st class, you would need to purchase a seat upgrade. https://www.myswissalps.com/travel/train/classes/

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Anna

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