Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Rocky Mountaineer, Tren a las Nubes, and the Flåm Railway compared seat by seat — and the case for the regional train that covers the same route for a quarter of the price
Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Rocky Mountaineer, Tren a las Nubes, and the Flåm Railway compared seat by seat — and the case for the regional train that covers the same route for a quarter of the price
The Bernina Express charges CHF 33-38 in mandatory reservation fees (2026) on top of the fare; the RegioExpress on the same line, no reservation required, costs under CHF 30 for the entire Chur–Tirano run.
The Glacier Express Zermatt–St. Moritz run takes 7h45 and starts at CHF 152 in 2nd class (without a Swiss Travel Pass), plus a CHF 39-49 reservation fee.
The Rocky Mountaineer's SilverLeaf service between Vancouver and Banff starts at CAD 1,799 per person (2-day package) — nearly double the regional VIA Rail fare covering an equivalent stretch in Canada.
The Flåm Railway covers 20.2 km and drops 866 meters in altitude in 55 minutes — the steepest standard-gauge railway in regular operation in Europe.
The Tren a las Nubes, in Salta, climbs to 4,220 m at the La Polvorilla viaduct and runs only on Saturdays during peak season, with tickets between USD 120 and USD 180.
Glacier Express, Bernina Express, Rocky Mountaineer, Tren a las Nubes, and the Flåm Railway compared seat by seat — and the case for the regional train that covers the same route for a quarter of the price
