DON’T get the Glacier Express!
Ditch the $$$ Glacier Express: Why Regional Swiss Trains Are the REAL Way to Go! ️
Forget the overpriced hype!
Taking the iconic Glacier Express might seem like a dream, but it comes with a hefty price tag and limited flexibility. In this video, we reveal the secret insider tip: Exploring Switzerland by regional trains instead!
Here’s why YOU should skip the Glacier Express and hop on a local train:
Save BIG bucks: Regional trains are a fraction of the cost, leaving you more for souvenirs and fondue!
Unleash your spontaneity: Hop off at charming villages, explore hidden gems, and adjust your itinerary on the fly! ️
Authentic experience: Mingle with locals, soak up the real Swiss atmosphere, and avoid tourist crowds! 🇨🇭
Breathtaking views (for FREE): The same stunning alpine scenery, all without the panoramic window markup!
Stress-free travel: No reservations needed, just hop on and enjoy the ride!
PLUS: We’ll share our expert tips on planning your epic Swiss train adventure, including:
Must-see stops: Quaint towns, breathtaking viewpoints, and local gems!
Budget-friendly hacks: Save on tickets, food, and accommodation!
Insider secrets: Unlock hidden experiences and avoid tourist traps!
Join us on this journey and discover the REAL way to experience the magic of Switzerland! 🇨🇭
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36 Comments
Inalways think the Norwegian are smarter, but this one, the Swedish wins.
chav cheap. go for your life.
I am laughing SO HARD at some of the funny comments and comparisons.. i still REALLY appreciate the tips though! Not everyone have to take the long Glacier express train ride, some just want to see the nature and is content on a regional train!❤
There are no direct region trains from Zermatt to St. Moritz, whereas the railway ticket price for the entire journey will be pretty much the same for any type of trains. The only difference is that you have to pay an additional reservation fee if you choose the express, but for such a long journey it's worth it. Just imagine jumping from one region train to another with your luggage.
That is only a fraction of the Glacier Express route. It only takes just a bit over an hour from Visp to Zermatt. The Glacier express experience does in no way compare to your short trip
Glacier Express goes all the way to Thur from Zermatt. You are not comparing like for like.
totally agree with the most comments here. If someone is taking the glacier express from Chur to Zermat, what is your opinion guys? Earlier, someone suggested taking the regional trains, but I think it will need to change how many trains? Just asking for information. Though I feel that Galacia Xpress is convenient here.
Also how is that journey from Chur to Zermat? A small section of the route is Missed though of course. people say that some parts near chur are the least beautiful
I love Zermatt
I took the glacier express it was great amazing
Walking is cheaper. 🤣
Even if it did traverse the whole glacier express route, I’d still take the express over this.
I guess if you like an eight hours scenic train ride then go for the glacier express but if like for some who don’t have the luxury of spending eight hours on the train then this is it! Thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Why wasting £19 + fare from UK to Switzerland if you can watch this on youtube?
The Glacier Express is about 180 miles end to end. That works out to about £1.20 a mile. That's pretty good value for money IMO.
Good one ❤
Stop fooling people..
Chicken tikka masala sounds Indian 🇮🇳
Why Brits are obsessed with Indian food? Even in Switz
Ok you need to see the live performance of this!!👀
The Glacier Express goes from St. Moritz/Chur to Zermatt, Visp to Zermatt is only a small part of this journey. This comparison does not make sense. Of course when you go from Visp to Zermatt it's useless.
just for context, there are regional lines on the whole track
Swiss know right how to scam people completely, the whole country is an overpriced SCAM.
hahahaha and you eat?
I completely agree with you on using regional trains, but what you are comparing here is a false equivalence. The Glacier Express goes from Zermatt all the way to St Moritz, that’s why it takes 8 hours (and costs a lot more than £19 to do that route even on a regional train). What you did was a very small portion of the route up the valley to Zermatt from Visp
Take Swiss pass
you can do the entire Glacier Express route from St. Moritz to Zermatt on *the same tracks* for the price of a day pass (GA aka Generalabo). You need to change a couple of times though:
St. Moritz – Chur
Chur – Disentis/Mustér (to change from Rhätische Bahn to Matterhorn-Gotthardbahn)
Disentis/Mustér – Andermatt
Andermatt – Visp
Visp – Zermatt
I did this route (in the other direction) over the course of two days and it's definitely worth it! Personally I uses Interrail, but you can get a GA for as little as 50 CHF and it allows unlimited travel on (almost) every railway, bus, tram, cable car in Switzerland.
150 quid wouldn’t even get me to London on a train
Im so happy someone told me this a month before i was gonna go 😅as a student, this is a BIG DEAL and I love that they covered the window point too! Definitely taking this one rn
🗣️Glacier
It’s a lo-fi version but if that’s what you can afford, why not!?
Was it still 8hrs long?
Maybe we want to travel to Zt. Moritz, not only to Visp
Dumb ahh
Maybe because Visp-Zermatt through St Nikkolaus is 1/5th of the Journey!
By the way it isn’t really a Regional Railway as it isn’t operated by SBB and it is a Cog Rail.
Good Video though!
Anyways, it’s like saying, Don’t go to Switzerland, go buy a Toblerone Bar. It’s cheaper
Anyway there is no place for the february and march, so we take the regional one;)
"found out" no one is hiding it, basically the first line on their website. Moreover same loco tugs regular wagons as well