[Anonymous]

4 June 2023 at 3:46:30 #829986

I intend to travel on the Glacier Express on September 15. I want to make the Seat Reservation first which opens 93 days in advance, so in a few days from now. Then next month when the ticket opens up I will want to buy it separately.

I went to the site and went through the process of buying a seat reservation (using an earlier date of course), that works fine.

However, I tried the same for the base ticket and it takes me to a website called “Rhaetian Railway” tickets.rhb.ch/en/routing

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Also, I wanted to book the 8:52 departure (Glacier Express Train# 902)… Although it does appear in the search list (see attachment), the words “Glacier Express” do not precede the train #902 but they do precede the departure at 9:52 AM (Train #904) which is really odd. Am I supposed to assume that 902 is infact the same Glacier Express train #902 ?

This is the link on the Glacier Express website that says “Ticket only (reservation already booked)”. Is this the correct website to book the Glacier Express ticket? It’s confusing that the “Seat Reservation” or “Seat Reservation + ticket” together is booked on the Glacier website itself but the base ticket by itself is some other site.

[User]

Reply 1 of 3 • 4 June 2023 at 16:26:52 #955017

Hello Johnny 4111,

Great you have the reservation earmarked.

So, on your other points. That’s right, both the 8.52 and 9.52 are Glacier Express trains. Should you need confirmation, you can always check via the timetable link provided here: https://www.myswissalps.com/glacierexpress/gettingthere or the SBB timetable: https://www.myswissalps.com/timetable

Yes, you can buy tickets from the Rhaetian Railway website you mention. If you wanted to research other options, you can view some suggestions here: https://www.myswissalps.com/traintickets/switzerland/price

Tickets won’t sell out, just make sure you have a reservation and a valid ticket or pass, then you are all set to enjoy the Glacier Express. (Fyi, tickets can be also be purchased 60 days in advance).

Some additional ‘ticket’ information for the Glacier Express:

1. A Saver Day Pass could be an option and could be cheaper than a regular ticket. More information in the below link:

• https://www.myswissalps.com/glacierexpress/tickets

2. If you have a rail pass that allows free travel, then you won’t need a ticket at all. Depending on your plans whilst here, perhaps a rail pass would be beneficial, then you need not worry about either a Saver Day Pass or a ticket for the Glacier Express.

I hope this helps, do reach out if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

Yolanda

[User]

Reply 2 of 3 • 5 June 2023 at 0:17:19 #955018

The Glacier Express services are all numbered PE9xx

[User]

Reply 3 of 3 • 5 June 2023 at 12:59:29 #955019

Thank you all!

@Yolanda, great tip about the Saver Day Pass!! I will keep an eye out to see if it’s lower than the actual ticket price.