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Is Zermatt included in the GA Travelcard?

Answer

Yes

The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from Visp to Zermatt. No additional ticket is needed.

Verified · Checked todayLast verified 6 October 2026

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Visp → Zermatt, segment by segment

  1. Visp → ZermattMatterhorn Gotthard BahnIncludedReservation: Not required · Supplement: None

Conditions

  • Your pass class matches the class you travel in (this guide assumes 2nd class).

Other ways to Zermatt

  • Zürich HB → Bern → Visp → ZermattYes. The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from Zürich HB to Zermatt. No additional ticket is needed.Verified
  • Zürich HB → Visp → ZermattYes. The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from Zürich HB to Zermatt. No additional ticket is needed.Verified
  • Bern → Visp → ZermattYes. The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from Bern to Zermatt. No additional ticket is needed.Verified
  • Genève → Visp → ZermattYes. The GA Travelcard covers the whole journey from Genève to Zermatt. No additional ticket is needed.Verified

Getting there

Zermatt is car-free and reached by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Visp or Täsch.

Official evidence

  • Matterhorn Gotthard BahnStated directly by the operator

    Railza’s reading: The GA is valid on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, including Visp–Zermatt.

    Official wording: “Yes, the GA - Travelcard, Half-Fare Day Cards, Saver Day Pass, Municipal Day Cards and also the Monthly Pass are valid for travel on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway network.”
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    Checked today (Oct 6, 2026)
    Applies
    Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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    Are GA / day passes valid on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn? | MGB
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  • Alliance SwissPassStated directly by the operator

    Railza’s reading: The GA is valid on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, including Visp–Zermatt.

    Official wording: “Official table, transcribed by row (column T654 GA / column T673 Swiss Travel Pass): SBB yes/yes; BLS AG yes/yes; Schweizerische Südostbahn AG yes/yes; zb Zentralbahn AG yes/yes; Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Brig-Zermatt) yes/yes; Rhätische …”
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    Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
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  • Matterhorn Gotthard BahnStated directly by the operator

    Railza’s reading: Individual travellers cannot reserve seats on regular Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn trains, so no reservation is needed (the Glacier Express is separate).

    Official wording: “No, for the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn individual travellers cannot reserve seats.”
    Last checked
    Checked today (Oct 6, 2026)
    Applies
    Oct 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026
    Published by
    Can I reserve seats on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn? | MGB
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About this answer

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