The average train between Basel and Gornergrat takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Gornergrat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Gornergrat. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Gornergrat at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gornergrat. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Gornergrat station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Basel to Gornergrat train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Gornergrat train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Basel to Gornergrat train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Gornergrat is 175.8 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gornergrat via Visp, Zermatt, and Zermatt GGB in around 4h 34m.