Hi everyone,
Im getting in Super early as I am planning a group trip for Christmas 2025.
We are a small group of 6 considering doing the Glacier express. Zermatt to Chur with a few overnights along the way.
Im trying to figure out if the cost and travel is worthwhile, as it seems like a lot of trains just to get to another train. (Glacier Express)
We will be coming from Paris and I thought a flight in to Geneva
would be best.
From there I was thinking of getting the Golden
Express.
Do we change in Visp to get to Zermatt?
If we are to do some overnights along the way on the golden express route, what sort of tickets do we require? I wanted to do the Golden Express in first class, but open to doing the rest in second.
Contemplating a train or plane back Zurich to Paris. Assumed If I book early, I should be able to get cheap flights.
We are most likely only doing trains in Switzerland and Prague and getting a car for the rest of our journey as my aim is to visit a lot of small towns in France and Germany to do the Christmas Markets.
Can I also ask is Driving in December safe in France and Germany. We are Australians, so not a huge amount experience driving on icy roads, however we do have some strong drivers in the group with experience driving with wheel chains.
Thank you for your help.