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How to get fromGornergrat to Rothornby train or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Gornergrat to Rothorn by train or car

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  1. Train, drive via Brig Bahnhofplatz

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    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R42 / ...
    2. Drive from Grengiols to Rothorncar car
    5h 11m
    CHF 47–91

  2. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Fiesch Feriendorftrain train R42
    2. Drive from Fiesch Feriendorf to Rothorncar car
    5h 50m
    CHF 51–96

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  • Distance: 157.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Gornergrat, Switzerland and Rothorn, Canton du Valais, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Gornergrat to Rothorn. However, you can take the line 48 train to Zermatt GGB, walk to Zermatt, take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, take the train to Grengiols, then drive to Rothorn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gornergrat to Rothorn via Zermatt GGB, Zermatt, and Fiesch Feriendorf in around 5h 50m.

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