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Chart Your Alpine Journey: Gornergrat Timetable

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Nature enthusiasts, history buffs and adventurers, it’s time to gather! Step aboard the magical Gornergrat railways and brace yourself for an escapade that treats you to views of towering Swiss peaks, pristine glaciers, and lush valleys below. Know everything about the Gornergrat train schedule and stops in between, so you know when and what not to miss.

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.