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The Gornergrat train heading towards the Matterhorn
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Gornergrat Railway: Cogwheel Train to the Matterhorn View

Zermatt, Switzerland

Switzerland's highest open-air cogwheel railway climbs from Zermatt to 3,089 m for the classic Matterhorn view and a panorama of 29 four-thousand-metre peaks and the Gorner Glacier.

Choose tickets₹14,780 per adult

Since 1898 the Gornergrat Bahn has climbed from Zermatt through larch forests and alpine meadows to the Gornergrat ridge in 33 minutes. Sit on the right-hand side going up for the best Matterhorn views.

At the top, the viewing platform looks over the Gorner Glacier and Monte Rosa, Switzerland's highest mountain. In summer, get off at Rotenboden on the way down and walk to the Riffelsee lake for the Matterhorn reflection.

Highlights

  • The classic Matterhorn view
  • 29 peaks over 4,000 m
  • Gorner Glacier
  • Riffelsee reflection walk
  • Train every 24 minutes

Packages & Prices

Round trip from Zermatt

  • Adult (16 years and above): ₹14,780
  • Child (6-15 years (under 6 free)): ₹7,390

What's Included

  • Return cogwheel train Zermatt–Gornergrat

Not Included

  • Food and drinks

Timings

  • Daily from about 7:00 AM; trains every 24 minutes
3 hours Gornergrat Bahn station, opposite Zermatt railway station
Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before your visit date (full refund to your original payment method). Cancellations within 48 hours, no-shows and late arrivals are non-refundable.
Terms & ConditionsShow
  1. Prices are per ticket in Indian Rupees (INR) and include taxes. You pay the total shown at checkout – there are no hidden booking fees.
  2. Your booking is confirmed once payment succeeds. Your e-ticket or voucher is shared on email and WhatsApp within 24 hours of booking.
  3. Carry your passport and a valid Schengen visa. Plantenium can help with your Swiss visa – see the Visa page.
  4. Swiss mountain railways and cable cars: children under 6 travel free with an adult, children 6-15 pay the child fare. Swiss Travel Pass and Half Fare Card holders should tell us – many excursions are cheaper with them.
  5. Bookings are valid only for the date on your voucher. To change the date, contact Plantenium before the day – changes depend on availability.
  6. Mountain trips, flights and boats can close for storms, strong wind or avalanche risk. If the operator cancels, you get a full refund or a new date. Summit views depend on the weather on the day.

Photos: Herbert Ortner / CC BY 4.0; Nnn at jp Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0; Deralpinbergsteiger / CC BY-SA 4.0. Photos are illustrative.