Glacier Pullman Express | Historic Pullman Dining Train Switzerland
The Glacier Pullman Express is a historic luxury dining train operating in Switzerland, featuring beautifully restored 1930s Pullman carriages once owned by the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits. Rather than an overnight luxury train, it offers an elegant daytime dining experience through the dramatic Alpine landscapes of the Swiss Alps.
The Luxury Train Travel Company specialises in high-end rail journeys across Europe and worldwide. While we focus primarily on full multi-day luxury trains, the Glacier Pullman Express represents an important part of Europe’s classic rail heritage and complements longer journeys across Switzerland and neighbouring countries. Explore more European luxury train journeys on our European rail tours page.
About the Glacier Pullman Express
The train consists of four original Pullman cars built in 1931, meticulously restored in accordance with modern safety standards. The interiors retain exquisite wooden inlay work created by French designer René Prou, reflecting the golden age of European rail travel.
Two historic Gourmino dining cars, dating from 1929 and 1930, serve refined cuisine prepared on board using fresh regional produce. A Piano Bar Car, originally built in 1928 for the Bernina Railway, was converted into a bar in 2010 and provides a social space during the journey.
The Glacier Pullman Express is not a sleeper train but a luxury panoramic dining experience operating on selected dates.
The Experience
Journeys typically operate along sections of the famous Glacier Express route, connecting historic Alpine towns through mountain passes, viaducts and dramatic valleys.
Guests travel in restored Pullman-style armchairs while enjoying a multi-course lunch service, attentive hospitality and panoramic windows that frame the Swiss scenery. The atmosphere is refined yet relaxed, making it an ideal addition to a broader Swiss or European rail itinerary.
For travellers seeking a full multi-day luxury train journey within Europe, we recommend exploring options such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Golden Eagle Danube Express or La Dolce Vita Orient Express.
How It Fits Into a Wider European Rail Journey
While the Glacier Pullman Express is a daytime dining experience rather than a traditional overnight luxury train, it pairs exceptionally well with:
● Swiss scenic rail journeys
● Luxury stays in St. Moritz or Zermatt
● Broader European rail itineraries
● Multi-train journeys across Italy, Austria and France
We can incorporate the Glacier Pullman Express into tailor-made European rail holidays, combining heritage dining experiences with longer luxury sleeper trains.
Planning a European Luxury Rail Journey
If you are researching luxury rail travel in Europe, our specialists can advise on:
● Full multi-day luxury trains
● Scenic Alpine routes
● Swiss luxury rail experiences
● Multi-country European rail itineraries
Explore our complete collection of European luxury train journeys or contact our team to discuss how the Glacier Pullman Express can be incorporated into a wider itinerary.
Enquire About European Luxury Rail Journeys
The Luxury Train Travel Company specialises exclusively in high-end rail journeys worldwide. Our team can advise on the most suitable European luxury train options and design seamless multi-train itineraries incorporating Switzerland and beyond.
Contact us to begin planning your European rail journey.
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