Landmarks

Round-Trip Train Tickets to Mount Gornergrat from Zermatt

Nothing quite beats the romance of the cogwheel train ride from Zermatt up to Gornergrat! Expect magnificent views of the most famous peaks of the Swiss Alps.

4.5/5(523)

Deanna S

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The Matterhorn excursion left me breathless in the best way. Watching that iconic peak rise into the sky felt like stepping into a living postcard—one painted by God Himself. The crisp air, the quiet strength of the mountain, and the sweep of the valleys below made me feel both small and deeply held. It’s humbling to stand in a place where creation speaks so loudly, reminding me how blessed I am to witness beauty that feels almost sacred.

Stacey L

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Was unsure what to expect but our journey to the "top" was a highlight of our time and made for the perfect day trip. We rode all the way up and the hiked down to a great lunch spot! The views were beyond what we expected. Would 10/10 recommend.

Kurt G

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

A great cogwheel trsin experience to the top of a 360° panorama with many >4,000m peaks and magificent glaciers. Hiking down the Mark Twain trail was an unforgettable experience.

Gary R

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

Tickets worked out great. However would have been nice to know we needed to take code to get paper tickets before trying to get on train. After that all good

Ranjan G

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Easy scan and go system with QR code. The train had panoramic windows for better pictures. Your tips to seat on the right side while going up was great.

Steven K

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

We had a wonderful excursion up the mount Gornergrat toward Matterhorn. The weather that day was perfect. The scenery breathing. The cogwheel trains were smooth and efficient. Best recommendation is to get there early during tourist season because it gets crowded.... But the Swiss seem to handle crowds well. Great experience highly recommend it

Sit on the right side of the train on the journey up for some of the best Matterhorn views along the route.

Ride along a glacier up from Zermatt to Gornergrat and back on the electric cogwheel train.

Marvel at spectacular views of 29 peaks from the year-round viewing platform at Gornergrat.

Catch sight of the world-famous Matterhorn, which straddles the frontier between Switzerland and Italy.

Select a ticket type, from one-way rides to round-trip travel, or book discounted round-trip seats with a Swiss Pass or Half Fare Card.

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Round-trip train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m (as per option selected)

One-way train ticket to Gornergrat (as per option selected)

Half-price tickets with Swiss Pass (as per option selected)

Half-price tickets with Half Fare Card (as per option selected)

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Snow Fun park admission

Guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Steven K
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
We had a wonderful excursion up the mount Gornergrat toward Matterhorn. The weather that day was perfect. The scenery breathing. The cogwheel trains were smooth and efficient. Best recommendation is to get there early during tourist season because it gets crowded.... But the Swiss seem to handle crowds well. Great experience highly recommend it
Gabriele V
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Just a brief moment of panic because we couldn't get in with our digital tickets. We had to first go to the kiosk at the station, which then printed out our paper tickets so we could enter. But it was no big deal—everything was sorted out in a few minutes. Thank you so much. It was a great experience.
Melnyk S
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Everything is great! Interesting! Well thought out! Well organized! Not intrusive! Technically sound! Safe for those who follow the established rules and have a functioning brain!
Gaby Z
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The panoramic view from the Gornergrat is simply breathtaking! The trip isn't cheap, but it's definitely worth it.
Deanna S
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The Matterhorn excursion left me breathless in the best way. Watching that iconic peak rise into the sky felt like stepping into a living postcard—one painted by God Himself. The crisp air, the quiet strength of the mountain, and the sweep of the valleys below made me feel both small and deeply held. It’s humbling to stand in a place where creation speaks so loudly, reminding me how blessed I am to witness beauty that feels almost sacred.

Ride the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt to the Gornergrat summit at 3,089 m with one-way or round-trip ticket options.

Getting started

Begin at the Gornergrat Railway station in Zermatt and present your ticket at the boarding area. Use your one-way train ticket to Gornergrat or your round-trip train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m, according to the option selected. If you hold a Swiss Pass or Half Fare Card, you can use your half-price ticket as indicated on your booking.

What to expect

Gornergrat Railway

Travel on the Gornergrat Railway from Zermatt up to the Gornergrat summit at 3,089 m, with timed access that follows the standard operating hours.

Features

Board the cogwheel train from Zermatt and enjoy a scenic journey through the Alps on your way to Gornergrat.

Use your one-way train ticket to Gornergrat or your round-trip train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m, as per the option selected at checkout.

If you choose the discounted round-trip option, present your Swiss Pass or Half Fare Card to enjoy half-price tickets with Swiss Pass or half-price tickets with Half Fare Card, applied to your round-trip train ticket to Gornergrat.

At the summit area, you can make use of the available facilities such as the restaurant, astronomical observatory, and boutique shops, which you can visit at your own expense.

Accessibility

Gornergrat Railway is fully wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

Jul to Aug: Trains operate daily from 7am to 7:22pm.

Nov to Jun & Sep to Oct: Trains operate daily from 7am to 5:42pm.

You can access a restaurant, an astronomical observatory, and boutique shops at Gornergrat.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.