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23 September 2019 at 20:31:18 #823964

Hi, i am a new user here and little confuse about the rails in Switzerland. My friends and I would want to go up to Gornergrat to catch the sunrise. But we are unsure if we need to book the tickets for the train online ? Or can we purchase at the station on that day without having to worry about a full train ? Also, I am a little confuse on when and which trains are the ones that need prior reservations. Thanks for your help and reply :))

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23 September 2019 at 23:43:00 #922611

Only a few special trains need reservations, all other trains in Switzerland are ‘walk on’.

Gornergrat doesn’t require advanced reservation. It has a queuing system at Zermatt GGB station but trains are never completely full as they hold plenty of people. Early morning trains are normally pretty empty.

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24 September 2019 at 4:19:19 #922612

Hello Bouldertoh96 and Welcome to MySwissAlps,

Please read below link to find out how to travel by public transport in Switzerland:
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr ain/practical/howtotra vel

Normally, you have the options of buying the tickets at the rail station or online in advance, depending on what is more comfortable for you.
– http://www.myswissalps.com/tr aintickets/switzerland

For the Gornergrat you can purchase in advance in below link if required.
– http://www.myswissalps.com/go rnergrat/packages

Have you looked at the option of a Swiss rail pass?!

Best,
Steph