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Ticket type: Public transport pass
Season:
all year
Valid for max. 31 days
Included area: Graubünden, ValaisWhat’s included in the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass?
- Unlimited travel by train and bus in the eastern part of Valais and the western part of Graubünden.
- Discounted travel on cableways, funiculars, and cogwheel trains.
- Discounted travel in the Kander Valley in the Bernese Oberland, in Uri, and to Domodossola in northern Italy.
- Discounted or free traveling for children.
➤ Price of the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass
Prices per adult are:
- 2 days within one month: CHF 114
- 3 days within one month: CHF 148
- 5 days within one month: CHF 205
Discounts
- A 40 – 50% discount applies to the pass price if you have a valid Swiss Half Fare Card at the time of traveling.
- Junior Travelcard: children from 6 to 15 years old travel along for free everywhere (even on routes where the parents just get a discount), if accompanied by at least one parent with a Matterhorn Gotthard Pass.
- Children from 6 to 15 without a Junior Travelcard get a 40 – 50% discount on the pass.
- Children up to 5 travel along for free. They don’t need a pass.
- There is a special price for families of up to 2 adults and 3 children up to 16 years old. In this case, Junior Travelcards are not needed. The children will travel along for free.
- There are no special fares for seniors.
Panoramic train rides for Matterhorn Gotthard Pass holders
| Scenic train | Discount |
|---|---|
| Glacier Express guide & prices | Free:
Disentis to Chur (train): 50% discount. Chur to St. Moritz: no discount. Seat reservations: no discount. |
| Lötschberg Mountain Railway guide & prices | Free:
Bern to Spiez: no discount. Spiez to Kandersteg: 50% discount. Seat reservations: no discount. |
Mountain day trips with the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass
| Mountain | Discount |
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| Bettmerhorn guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Eggishorn guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Gornergrat guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Matterhorn Glacier Paradise guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Mittelallalin guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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| Sunnegga-Rothorn guide & prices | Discount 50%:
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More public transport routes with the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass
| Route | Discount |
|---|---|
| Geneva to Zermatt guide & prices | Free:
Geneva to Salgesch (train): no discount. |
| Zurich to Zermatt guide & prices | Free:
Visp to Zurich (train): no discount. |
➤ Matterhorn Gotthard Pass validity map
The Matterhorn Gotthard Pass validity in short
The Matterhorn Gotthard Pass allows unlimited traveling in eastern Valais and western Graubünden. This includes Andermatt, Brig, Disentis, Domodossola, Kandersteg, Saas-Fee, and Zermatt.
The pass offers discounts on travel in nearby areas and mountain transport. Download the map for the full overview.
How the map works
- Free and discounted traveling is explained at the bottom of the map.
- Traveling with the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass applies to all trains operating on the indicated lines and which are listed in the timetable. The train type (InterCity, local, panoramic) and the operating company do not matter. Panoramic trains such as the Glacier Express are thus included for the indicated stretch (except for seat reservations).
How does the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass work?
Matterhorn Gotthard Pass travel days
The travel days can be used as you like, either consecutively or non-consecutively.
Seat reservations
You do not need seat reservations for 99% of all trains and buses in Switzerland. You can just board with your Matterhorn Gotthard Pass. Exceptions are some international trains and a few panoramic trains like the Glacier Express.
If you need or want seat reservations, you need to arrange for them separately. Seat reservations are not included in the pass.
Once you’re on board
You will need to present your Matterhorn Gotthard Pass (and the discounted ticket if applicable) to ticket controllers upon request. The controller may want to check your passport as well, to make sure you’re the owner of the presented pass.
When do you need an additional ticket?
There are two types of trips:
- Trips on routes that allow free traveling. You can board any train or bus on such routes. You do not need a ticket.
- Trips on routes that allow discounted traveling. Before you board, you need to arrange for a discounted ticket. You can do so online, through a ticketing machine, or at the ticket office of staffed train stations.
My tips for Matterhorn Gotthard Pass holders
- Don’t miss the Lötschberg Mountain Railway (the local train to Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland). It’s included free of charge.
- You’ll get a discount on the entrance to the Matterhorn Museum Zermatlantis in Zermatt.
- The Glacier Express is free from Zermatt to Disentis, excluding the seat reservations.
Matterhorn Gotthard Pass FAQ
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How do I know if the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass is my best option?
It’s a good fit if you travel mostly in eastern Valais and western Graubünden. Another good reason is the flexibility of ticketless travel on the free travel days. The pass is suitable if you don’t travel every day, or if your stay is no longer than 5 days.
It’s not a good fit for longer stays, or if you want to explore a bigger area. In that case, you can find a better pass here.
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Does the Matterhorn Gotthard Pass offer discounts on anything else than travel?
Yes, you’re entitled to discounts on various activities. Examples are museums, the Furka Pass steam train, and sports facilities. Please download the map for details.
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What are my options on non-free travel days?
The pass doesn’t offer benefits on other days than the selected travel days. You can search for another pass if you need more than 5 travel days.
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