Glacier Express Zermatt to Zurich recommended?

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A traveler named Hedvig is planning a trip back from Zermatt to Zurich in late April next year and wants to know if the Glacier Express is worth taking. She is also curious about how far in advance she can reserve seats since her flight leaves Zurich early the next day.

Key takeaways:
  • The Glacier Express offers beautiful scenery and is a great way to spend a whole day traveling.
  • You'll need to change trains in Chur during your trip.
  • It's best to reserve your seats for the Glacier Express about 3 months in advance.
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  • Anonymous
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    19 September 2018 at 19:50:57 #818443

    We will be traveling back from Zermatt to Zurich in late April next year. Does anyone recommend taking the Glacier Express?

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