Gornergrat Bahn ticket from Zermatt
Highlights
- Enjoy the view of the mountain panorama during the ride
- Ride the Gornergrat Bahn to over 3,100 m above sea level
- Admire the world-famous Matterhorn in all its splendor
- Fantastic view of the Dufourspitze, Castor and Pollux, as well as the Little Matterhorn
- Multimedia experience world Zooom around the Matterhorn and other four-thousanders
Description
Take the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to the Gornergrat and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and the surrounding peaks. The cog railway takes you up to over 3,100 m above sea level. During the spectacular train ride, you'll pass alpine lakes, gorges, over bridges, through tunnels and forests.
Alongside the Matterhorn you'll also marvel at 28 more magnificent four-thousanders and see how the glaciers are changing. Also, the departure point Zermatt is one of Switzerland's most famous places!
Practical information:
- Suitable for: wheelchairs, strollers
- Suitable for children, but be mindful of the altitude changes
- Dogs travel free
Stops on the Gornergratbahn
- Zermatt (Gornergrat Bahn): valley station in Zermatt at about 1605 m a.s.l.
- Findelbach: first intermediate station at around 1770 m a.s.l.
- Riffelalp: second intermediate station at around 2211 m a.s.l.
- Riffelberg: third intermediate station at around 2582 m a.s.l.
- Rotenboden: fourth intermediate station at around 2815 m a.s.l.
- Gornergrat: terminus at 3089 m a.s.l. Here you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Swiss Alps, including the Matterhorn. You'll ascend nearly 1500 metres to reach it.
Swiss Activities Tip
The ticket is valid once for each segment. So you can also alight at one of the intermediate stops Rotenboden, Riffelberg or Riffelalp and later in the day hop back on and continue your journey.
The 'Zooom the Matterhorn' experience world is also included with the ticket. On the Gornergrat, beside the Kulmhotel, you can try a variety of installations, such as a paragliding flight simulator, a 3D cinema, or periscopes aimed at the Matterhorn!
Inclusions
Ticket between Zermatt and Gornergrat
Experience world “Zoom the Matterhorn”
Meeting point
Bahnhofplatz 1, 3920 Zermatt
Bahnhofpl. 1, 3920 Zermatt, Schweiz
Important information
- Check the timetable for your travel day on the SBB website or app. Tickets cannot be refunded if you miss the last train.
- The Gornergrat Bahn may be partially or fully suspended depending on weather conditions.
- Guests with snow sports equipment are only transported until the pistes close. After piste closure, it is forbidden to use the slopes.
Provider
Operated by
Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB
Verified provider
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Great ride
Edith
18 Aug 2026
Everything went smoothly!
Monique
13 Aug 2026









