From Basel: Glacier Express Train and Lucerne Private Day Trip
Important Note: Due to the popularity of the Glacier Express and limited seating availability, we strongly recommend booking this tour at least two weeks in advance to ensure your spot on this iconic journey.
Enjoy the ease of travel with all train tickets included — no need to worry about bookings or hidden fees. Your local guide will handle the details and share insider tips along the way.
Experience Switzerland at its most breathtaking with a private Glacier Express adventure through the Swiss Alps. Begin your day aboard one of the world’s most scenic trains, winding through dramatic landscapes in absolute comfort. Over the course of this 10-hour journey, you'll travel from Chur—Switzerland’s oldest city—through the serene alpine village of Andermatt, and onward to the lakeside gem of Lucerne.
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What's included in From Basel: Glacier Express Train and Lucerne Private Day Trip
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Basel SBB Station
We will meet at Basel SBB train station and next will enjoy a scenic 2-hour train ride through breathtaking landscapes until Chur
Chur
Begin your Swiss adventure with a picturesque train ride to Chur, the oldest city in the country, with roots stretching back over 5,000 years. Upon arrival, step aboard the legendary Glacier Express and settle into your cozy carriage. Along the way, discover fascinating stories about the train’s remarkable history and its rise to global fame.
DisentisPass-by Only
Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard the iconic Glacier Express, a stylish train covering 291 kilometers (181 miles) through the heart of Switzerland. Relax in your reserved seat and take in the breathtaking, ever-shifting landscapes as the train glides at a leisurely pace toward Andermatt. Depending on your booking, you may also enjoy a delicious three-course lunch served onboard during the ride.
Inclusions
- Glacier Express Seat Reservation
- One Day Train Pass for the Travel Day 1st or 2nd class
- 3-course lunch served at your seat (when booking lunch option)
- All taxes and fees
- Private local guide
- Headphones and written information available on board the Glacier Express train
- Drinks
- Any other extra personal expenses during the tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Your guide will either pick you up from your selected area 30 min before tour time, or we will meet you at the designated meeting point at Basel SBB train station.
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will be waiting for you at Basel SBB station, in the departure hall, right across from the ticket office at the marked meeting point
