Essential information for Gornergrat Railway

Departure station

Zermatt

Arrival station

Gornergrat

Duration

33 minutes

Frequency

26 trains per day

Number of stations

Last ascent

7:24pm

Last descent

8:07pm

Distance

5 km

The Gornergrat Railway operates on a seasonal timetable that adjusts specifically for winter conditions. This includes considerations for ski schedules and the unpredictable weather that can affect travel in the region. So make sure you check the updated schedule before planning your trip, ensuring you can enjoy the scenic journey to Gornergrat and back safely and efficiently during the winter season.

Zermatt to Gornergrat railway timetable

Departure	Arrival
7am	7:33am
8am	8:33am
8:24am	8:57am
8:48am	9:21am
9:12am	9:45am
9:36am	10:09am
10am	10:33am
10:24am	10:57am
10:48am	11:21am
11:12am	11:45am
11:36am	12:09pm
12pm	12:33pm
12:24pm	12:57pm
12:48pm	1:21pm
1:12pm	1:45pm
1:36pm	2:09pm
2pm	2:33pm
2:24pm	2:57pm
2:48pm	3:21pm
3:12pm	3:45pm
3:36pm	4:09pm
4pm	4:33pm
4:24pm	4:57pm
5:24pm	5:57pm
6:24pm	6:57pm

Gornergrat to Zermatt train timetable

Departure	Arrival
7:35am	8:15am
8:43am	9:27am
9:07am	9:51am
9:31am	10:15am
9:55am	10:39am
10:19am	11:03am
10:43am	11:27am
11:07am	11:51am
11:31am	12:15pm
11:55am	12:39pm
12:19pm	1:03pm
12:43pm	1:27pm
1:07pm	1:51pm
1:31pm	2:15pm
1:55pm	2:39pm
2:19pm	3:03pm
2:43pm	3:27pm
3:07pm	3:51pm
3:31pm	4:15pm
3:55pm	4:39pm
4:19pm	5:03pm
4:38pm	5:20pm
5:18pm	5:59pm
6:18pm	6:59pm
7:18pm	7:59pm

Detailed Gornergrat station timings and schedule

Findelbach

Arrivals: 7:06am, 8:06am, 8:30am, 8:54am, 9:18am, 9:42am, 10:06am, 10:30am, 10:54am, 11:18am, 11:42am, 12:06pm, 12:30pm, 12:54pm, 1:18pm, 1:42pm, 2:06pm, 2:30pm, 2:54pm, 3:18pm, 3:40pm, 4:04pm, 4:27pm, 5:27pm, 6:27pm, 7:27pm
Departures: 8:06am, 9:18am, 9:42am, 10:06am, 10:30am, 10:54am, 11:18am, 11:42am, 12:06pm, 12:30pm, 12:54pm, 1:18pm, 1:42pm, 2:06pm, 2:30pm, 2:54pm, 3:18pm, 3:42pm, 4:06pm, 4:30pm, 4:54pm, 5:11pm, 5:50pm, 6:50pm, 7:50pm, 8:40pm

Riffelalp

Arrivals: 7:15am, 8:15am, 8:39am, 9:03am, 9:27am, 9:51am, 10:15am, 10:39am 11:03am, 11:27am, 11:51am, 12:15pm, 12:39pm, 1:03pm, 1:27pm, 1:51pm, 2:15pm, 2:39pm, 3:03pm, 3:27pm, 3:51pm, 4:15pm, 4:39pm, 5:39pm, 6:39pm, 7:39pm
Departures: 7:56am, 9:08am, 9:32am, 9:56am, 10:20am, 10:44am, 11:08am, 11:32am, 11:56am, 12:20pm, 12:44pm, 1:08pm, 1:32pm, 1:56pm, 2:20pm, 2:44pm, 3:08pm, 3:32pm, 3:56pm, 4:20pm, 4:44pm, 5:01pm, 5:40pm, 6:40pm, 7:40pm, 8:40pm

Riffelberg

Arrivals: 7:23am, 8:23am, 8:47am, 9:11am, 9:35am, 9:59am, 10:23am, 10:47am, 11:11am, 11:35am, 11:59am, 12:23pm, 12:47pm, 1:11pm, 1:35pm, 1:59pm, 2:23pm, 2:47pm, 3:11pm, 3:35pm, 3:59pm, 4:23pm, 4:47pm, 5:47pm, 6:47pm, 7:47pm
Departures: 7:46am, 8:58am, 9:22am, 9:46am, 10:10am, 10:34am, 10:58am, 11:22am, 11:46am, 12:10pm, 12:34pm, 12:58pm, 1:22pm, 1:46pm, 2:10pm, 2:34pm, 2:58pm, 3:22pm, 3:46pm, 4:10pm, 4:34pm, 4:51pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:20pm

Rotenboden

Arrivals: 7:28am, 8:28am, 8:52am, 9:16am, 9:40am, 10:04am, 10:28am, 10:52am, 11:16am, 11:40am, 12:04pm, 12:28pm, 12:52pm, 1:16pm, 1: 40pm, 2:04pm, 2:28pm, 2:52pm, 3:16pm, 3:40pm, 4:04pm, 4:28pm, 4:52pm, 5:52pm, 6:52pm, 7:52pm
Departures: 7:40am, 8:48am, 9:12am, 9:36am, 10am, 10:24am, 10:48am, 11:12am, 11:36am, 12pm, 12:24pm, 12:48pm, 1:12pm, 1:36pm, 2pm, 2:24pm, 2:48pm, 3:12pm, 3:36pm, 4pm, 4:24pm, 4:43pm, 5:23pm, 6:23pm, 7:23pm, 8:12pm

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Frequently asked questions about Gornergrat Railway timetable

Are there any seasonal changes to the timetable?

Timings might vary during peak tourist seasons or due to weather conditions. Checking the latest schedule before your trip is advisable.

Can I purchase tickets for the Gornergrat Railway in advance?

Yes, it's highly recommended to secure your tickets in advance, especially during busy periods. Online ticket booking options are available, ensuring a hassle-free experience and guaranteeing your spot on the train.

Is the Gornergrat Railway wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Gornergrat Railway is wheelchair accessible, making it inclusive for all travelers. The staff is trained to assist passengers with limited mobility, ensuring everyone can relish the views.

Can I reserve seats for the train?

You can. Priority access lets you use an exclusive waiting area, board the train 3 minutes earlier than others, and pick your seat first.

How long can I use a return ticket for?

A ticket for travel from Zermatt to Gornergrat and back can be used for the return journey within 10 days of the chosen travel date.

Since there are multiple stations on the way to Gornergrat, I’d like to get down at some of them and take in the views. Is that possible?

Certainly! You can disembark at each station with your ticket and later resume your journey. However, once you have exited the train at a particular station in a certain direction (either going to your destination or returning), you cannot board the train again to travel back in the same direction to that specific station.

Can I combine the Gornergrat Railway trip with other activities in the region?

Absolutely! The Gornergrat excursion can be seamlessly combined with various activities, such as hiking, skiing, or exploring nearby attractions. The region offers an abundance of opportunities for adventure and exploration.