- Wealthy travelers are increasingly seeking luxury train trips.
- The Glacier Express’ luxurious Excellence Class seats are often the first on the train to sell out.
- A ticket for the eight-hour journey through the Swiss Alps costs about $540, ten times the basic fare.
Glacier Express’ Excellence Class seats could turn any miserable 8 a.m. train commuter into Francis Bourgeois.
That is if you can afford it.
A ticket for the plush eight-hour journey through the picturesque Swiss Alps costs about $540, tenfold the price of the train’s basic fare. However, the sweet seats may be worth the cost.
The Glacier Express operates one of the most beautiful train trips in the world. Plus, they come with trendy bragging rights — these seats have become a hot commodity.