The average train between Zurich and Gornergrat takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Gornergrat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Gornergrat. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Gornergrat at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Gornergrat? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gornergrat. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Gornergrat station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Zurich to Gornergrat train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Gornergrat train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Zurich to Gornergrat train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Gornergratbahn.
The distance between Zurich and Gornergrat is 164.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gornergrat via Visp, Zermatt, and Zermatt GGB in around 4h 30m.