From Zermatt to Rome with Glacier Express
Lynnlai is planning a trip from Zermatt to St Moritz via the Glacier Express in May, followed by a journey to Tirano and then to Rome. They are looking for advice on how to make the most of their travel days and whether there are alternative train routes that connect Switzerland to Italy.
- Consider taking the regional train from Zermatt to Brig to save time while still enjoying part of the Glacier Express route.
- For a beautiful journey, include the Bernina Express route between St. Moritz and Tirano, which offers stunning views.
- Don't rush your travels; plan to stop in Tirano for lunch to break up the trip.
- Domodossola is another train station that connects Switzerland to Italy for a faster route to Rome.
- If you decide to take the Glacier Express, enjoy its panoramic windows and additional services for a unique experience.
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Hi
I am planning to travel from Zermatt to St Moritz via the Glacier Express in May. From St Moritz, I intend to travel to Tirano and then to Rome which takes about 6 hours. But this means that there will be 2 full days of travelling which we may find it bored. I was thinking perhaps we could do part of the Glacier Express tour and then back to Rome. Any suggestions on how I should plan the trip? Besides the Tirano route, are there any train stations in Switzerland that connects to Italy?
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Hi Lynnlai, and welcome to MySwissAlps,
There is a faster way (7 hours) to get to Rome but that would mean that you would only travel the Zermatt – Brig leg on the Glacier Express. The Swiss train timetable provides details of this trip.
I don’t think you will be bored the first day. The leg St. Moritz – Tirano is beautiful too. Read more here. It’s the so called Bernina Express route. You can do this part of the trip with the ‘normal’ trains by the way. I would just take my time on the second day and get off the train in Tirano for some lunch for example.
Domodossola would be the other place that connects Switzerland with Italy. That’s basically the faster way I was talking about earlier.
Hi Chantal
Thank you for your reply.
May i know what is the difference between Glaciar Express and the normal train besides that GE travels at a slower speed I believe.
To save time, i am thinking of covering part of the GE route by normal train from Zermatt to Andermatt (3hr) and then onwards to Domodossola. In that way i can reach Rome in a day and still cover part of the GE route.
Hi Lynnlai,
The biggest difference is that the Glacier Express train has large panoramic windows. Also more staff on-board, more meal options…a bit more of a tourist experience.
The regional train follows the same route and if you are in a bit of a hurry then I don’t think you will be missing too much.
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