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Round-Trip Train Tickets to Mount Gornergrat from Zermatt

Gornergrat train at Gornergrat Railway Station with Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps.

Man enjoying scenic view from train to Gornergrat, snowy mountains in background, Zermatt.

Dufourspitze Monte Rosa view from platform with snow-covered peaks and glacier.

Visitors hiking towards Gornergrat viewing platform with snowy mountains in the background.

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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.

4.3/5

(399)

Kate

Feb 2026

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Zermatt was nothing short of magical, and the train journey up to see the iconic Toblerone mountain (the Matterhorn) was an experience in itself. From the moment we boarded, the views just kept getting better—snow-covered peaks, charming alpine scenery, and that quiet, peaceful feeling you only get in the mountains. The train ride was smooth, well-organised, and absolutely worth it for the panoramic views alone. Seeing the Matterhorn up close felt surreal, like stepping into a postcard. Everything was clean, efficient, and very Swiss, which made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. If you’re in Zermatt, this train journey is a must. It’s not just a way to get there—it’s part of the adventure, and one I’d happily do again.

Anette

Sep 2025

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With the ticket code, you could simply have the ticket for the journey printed out on a printer at the Gornergradbahn terminal. The ride was very beautiful and exciting - steep up the mountain. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't so good, but the trip was still very nice.

Thomas

Sep 2025

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The train departs on time and travels at a slow uphill pace through wonderful countryside. You can get on and off the train at any time. It would have been nice if an announcement had explained a bit more about the mountains - especially for the price!

Enjoy priority access: board the train first and get the best seats on the right side toward the Matterhorn!

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.

At 3,089 meters above sea level, you get to see the highest Swiss mountain, the Dufourspitze.

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

Shop at Europe's highest located shopping mall and load up on some Swiss souvenirs.

Fun fact: The Gornergrat Railway was built in the 19th century; becoming the world’s first fully electrified cog railway.

Round-trip skip-the-line train ticket to Gornergrat at 3,089 m

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Snow Fun park admission

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What our guests say
Matthew
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Enjoyed the whole trip, from going up on the train to seeing the sights at the top, the staff was really helpful when any queries that I have and definitely want to go again!
Kate
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Zermatt was nothing short of magical, and the train journey up to see the iconic Toblerone mountain (the Matterhorn) was an experience in itself. From the moment we boarded, the views just kept getting better—snow-covered peaks, charming alpine scenery, and that quiet, peaceful feeling you only get in the mountains. The train ride was smooth, well-organised, and absolutely worth it for the panoramic views alone. Seeing the Matterhorn up close felt surreal, like stepping into a postcard. Everything was clean, efficient, and very Swiss, which made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. If you’re in Zermatt, this train journey is a must. It’s not just a way to get there—it’s part of the adventure, and one I’d happily do again.
Hannelore
Feb 2026
Verified booking
An incredibly wonderful experience in fantastic weather☀️☀️☀️
Vicente
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Easy and clear instructions besides priority boarding!
Nathalie
Jan 2026
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my shopping experience was great! my family gained time with the early purchase of Tickets

The Gornergrat (3,089 m) is one of those places that should be on every traveler's bucket list. Part of the fun is the cogwheel train ride up from Zermatt to Gornergrat. The 30-minute ride will take you from an altitude of 1,605 m to 3,089 m, up to the Gornergrat ridge. A masterpiece of 19th-century engineering, the cogwheel the Gornergrat Railway was the world’s first fully electrified cog railway. Today it is a modern, eco-friendly railway and will take you through idyllic forests, rocky ravines, gorges, and high alpine landscapes.

When you reach the Gornergrat, enjoy exceptional views of 29 four-thousand meter peaks, including the jagged toothed mountain, Matterhorn in all its glory. You'll also get to see the Monte Rosa massif, with Switzerland’s highest peak (Dufourspitze, 4,634 m), apart from the second-largest glacier in the Alps, the Gorner Glacier. A must-see at the summit station on the Gornergrat is Europe’s highest-altitude hotel: the 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat. Facilities include a restaurant, an astronomical observatory, and boutique shops.

Important Information

Facilities: Restaurant, Astronomical Observatory, Boutique Shops.

Operating Hours

Jul to Aug

Daily: 7am to 7:22pm

Nov to Jun & Sep to Oct

Daily: 7am to 5:42pm

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Ticket Redemption Point

Redeem your ticket at Zermatt GGB Railway Station.

Address: 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland.

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Getting There

The nearest bus stop is 'Zermatt, Bahnhof.' Catch bus #571 or 572 to get here.