Can I buy tickets at the Riffelberg station?

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A traveler named Johnny4111 is planning a trip to Gornergrat, hiking down to Riffelberg via Riffelsee. They want to know if ticket machines are available at Riffelberg, if they should buy tickets in Zermatt, and if WiFi access is available for the SBB app. They aim to avoid being locked into a departure time from Riffelberg.

Key takeaways:
  • There are no ticket machines at Riffelberg station, so it's best to buy your tickets in advance either online or at Zermatt.
  • You can purchase tickets at the Riffelberg counter during business hours if needed.
  • WiFi may be limited in the area, so ensure you have your tickets sorted before your hike.
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  • Anonymous
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    22 August 2023 at 1:20:30 #830574

    Had a quick question… I am going up to the summit of Gornergrat then hiking down to Riffelberg via Riffelsee. I was going to buy a one way ticket from Zermatt to Gornergrat. Then was wondering if I could just buy the ticket at the station in Riffelberg.

    Does Riffelberg have a ticket machine at that station? In general could I expect to find ticket machines at these intermediate stations on the mountains? Is there WiFi available in that area for me to use the SBB app (since I am thinking my cell coverage is not going to work there?).

    OR should I finish up all my ticketing in Zermatt itself? I don’t want to be locked into a particular departure down from Riffelberg.

  • Anna
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    Reply 1 of 1 • 22 August 2023 at 6:32:07 #957559

    Hi Johnny4111,

    There are no ticket machines at the Riffelberg station. You can probably purchase tickets directly from the counter during business hours. However it’s recommend to purchase your tickets in advanced either online or directly from the valley station. You can find information about tickets to Gornergrat here: http://www.myswissalps.com/gornergrat/tickets

    Further info about Riffelberg station is available here: http://www.gornergrat.ch/en/service-providers/station-riffelberg

    Regards,

    Anna

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