Zermatt: Gornergrat Railway Cogwheel Train Ticket

This ticket lets you ride the Gornergrat cogwheel railway from Zermatt up to the mountain summit, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Swiss Alps, including the Matterhorn and other high peaks. The experience includes a round-trip train ticket and skip-the-line entry while climbing through forests, past gorges, and across bridges.

Duration

1 day

Free cancellation

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Last Minute Availability

Wheelchair accessible

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Maximum 4 participants allowed for this slot.

Highlights

  • Ride the Gornergrat cogwheel train from Zermatt to the summit in the Swiss Alps.
  • Enjoy panoramic mountain views, including the iconic Matterhorn.
  • Explore the observation deck at 3,089 m above sea level.
  • Skip-the-line access included so you can board quickly.
  • Round-trip train ticket provided for your convenience.

Included

  • Roundtrip train ticket
  • Skip-the-line entrance

Meeting Point

You will need to exchange your voucher for a ticket at the cashier desk at Bahnhofpl. 9, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

Full Description

Enjoy a scenic journey aboard the iconic Gornergrat Railway, a historical cogwheel train that ascends from the car-free village of Zermatt into the heart of the Alps. As you climb toward Gornergrat, the Matterhorn remains in sight, and you pass through idyllic forests, tunnels, and over bridges while taking in the landscape. At the summit station at 3,089 metres above sea level, you can walk on the observation deck and admire uninterrupted views of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks, including the Swiss high point Dufourspitze and the expansive Gorner Glacier. The ticket includes a round-trip train ride and skip-the-line entrance for a relaxed, unforgettable alpine experience.

Know Before You Go

  • The first train from Zermatt leaves at 7:00 AM
  • During high season (July-August), the last train from Gornergrat leaves at 7:22 PM
  • During low season (November-April), the last train from Gornergrat leaves at 6:22 PM
  • During middle season (May-June/September-October), the last train from Gornergrat leaves at 6:22 PM

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