At the foot of the Matterhorn
Schwarzsee
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without queuing into the mountains
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A rewarding excursion in summer or winter. Here you can find tickets for a single or return trip from Zermatt to Schwarzsee.
Schwarzsee station at an altitude of 2'583 metres can be reached from Zermatt in 20 minutes on the Matterhorn Express, including changes. Schwarzsee is not only a departure point for an ascent of the Matterhorn, it is also where a number of different themed hiking trails start. A visit to the “Maria zum Schnee” (“Our Lady of the Snow”) chapel is well worth your while at any time of year.
The following ticket options are available for individual trips to Schwarzsee:
- Single ticket
- Return ticket
- Full fare (100%) or half-fare (50%) where relevant discount applies
- Single or return trip to Schwarzsee (option of getting on or off at stations en route)
- Bike transport
- Local bus
- Dogs are carried for free
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Bambiniup to 9 yearsfree
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Children9 - 15.99 years of age50%
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Children9 - 15.99 years of agewith Junior Card/Grandchild Card (accompanied)free
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GA, half-fare, Swiss Travel Pass50%
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Groups from 10 guests20%
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People with disabilitiesin possession of a companion card*1 person free
The amount of the reduction depends on the date of birth. Offical ID showing date of birth required.
*To receive a free ticket, an official international document (in English) stating that the disabled person is dependent on an accompanying person must be presented at the point of sale.
- Single: 2 days
- Return: 10 days
Questions & answers
No, the ticket prices are exactly the same. However, the Matterhorn app has a smaller range of tickets to choose from. In the Matterhorn app you can also load ski passes onto the SBB Swisspass. The Matterhorn app is available to download free from the App Store or Google Play store.
With the half-fare card/GA you get 50% off the following tickets:
- Single & return tickets to all stations in Switzerland (until and including Testa Grigia)
- Peak2Peak ticket, Gornergrat round trip ticket
- Kombi-tickets
- Bike passes
On the Peak Pass you get a 25% discount with the half-fare card/GA.
You can buy the reduced tickets online if you have a SwissPass with a valid half-fare/GA travelcard. The ticket will be charged directly to your card. Please remember to carry the SwissPass card with you (mobile SwissPass is not possible). Otherwise, we ask you to buy your reduced tickets at one of our sales points upon presentation of your reduction card.
People with a disability receive a discount if they are dependent on an accompanying person (note on an official document of disability). On presentation of the relevant document at our sales points, either the accompanying person or the person with a dissability will receive a free ticket.