Information about the coronavirus
On 16 March 2020, the Federal Council declared an "extraordinary situation" in Switzerland. In the current situation, the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway is working closely with SBB, who is the system leader for the development of protective measures. Together with the FOT (Federal Office of Transport) and in close cooperation with PostBus, the system leader SBB has decided to reduce services in an orderly, gradual and forward-looking manner. From Thursday, 19 March 2020, there will be a gradual reduction in the timetable for regional traffic on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway.
We expect from our customers to respect the recommendations of the FOPH. Avoid travelling by public transport as far as possible. If you need to travel, please respect the following rules.
- Please check your connection on the online timetable immediately before starting your journey. The timetable will be continuously updated.
- Purchase your ticket online
- Maintain distance from other people when waiting at stations or stops and on public transport, as far as possible.
- Please observe the FOPH’s behaviour and hygiene recommendations
The Federal Office of Public Health recommends that passengers on public transport should also keep as far away from other people as possible. Against the background of the required reduction of the timetable services, we would ask our guests to make sure that the recommendation is observed.
Before your journey, consult the timetable on sbb.ch or in the SBB App.
THE CURRENT ONLINE TIMETABLE (SBB)
Altered timetable from 19. March 2020
Visp–Zermatt–Visp
We will be running as follows: maintenance of the hourly schedules.
- Depart Visp: 5.33 | 06.08 to 21.08 respectively at XX.08 | 22.41
- Depart Zermatt: 05.37 to 19.37 respectively at XX.37 | 20.13 | 21.13 | 22.13
The following connections will be cancelled:
- Depart Visp: XX.41
- Depart Zermatt: XX.13 (to 19.13)
Shuttle Zermatt–Täsch–Zermatt
We will be running as follows: an hourly schedule instead of a 20-minute schedule. The night-time services (Thursday to Sunday) will remain.
- Depart Zermatt: 06.15 | 07.05 to 19.05 respectively at XX.05 | 19.45 | 20.45 | 21.55 | 22.35 | 23.30 | 00.30
Night-time services (Thursday night - Sunday mornings): 01.30 | 02.30 | 03.30 | 04.30 | 05.30 - Depart Täsch: 05.55 | 06.35 to 18.35 respectively at XX.35 | 19.25 | 20.25 | 21.35 | 22.15 | 23.00 | 00.00 | 01.00
Night-time services (Thursday - Sunday mornings): 02.00 | 03.00 | 04.00 | 05.00
The detailed connections Täsch-Zermatt-Täsch according to the altered timetable can be found here to download.
Tourism services are cancelled from 14. March 2020. This affects the Glacier Express between St. Moritz and Zermatt and also the Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt.
Visp/Brig–Fiesch–Andermatt–Fiesch–Brig/Visp
We will be running as follows: maintenance of the hourly schedule.
- Depart Visp: XX.08 | 22.38 (Sundays 22.55)
- Depart Brig: XX.23 | 22.50 (Sundays 23.16)
- Depart Andermatt (direction Brig/Visp): XX.37 | 19.25 | 20.25
- Bus connection Fiesch–Oberwald: 21.56 / Oberwald–Fiesch: 6.12 | 22.50
Visp/Brig–Fiesch–Brig/Visp:
The following services are cancelled: reduction to an hourly schedule (see above).
- Depart Visp: XX.25
- Depart Brig: XX.48
- Depart Fiesch– Brig/Visp: XX.29
Andermatt–Göschenen–Andermatt
We will be running as follows: maintenance of the hourly schedule.
- Depart Göschenen: 06.05 | 06.54 | XX.14 (from 08.14 to 18.14) | 19.12 | 20.12 | 21.12 | 21.50 | 22.31 | 23.31
- Depart Andermatt: 05.52 | 06.32 | 07.25 | XX.29 (from 08.29 to 21.29) | 22.10 | 23.10
The following services are cancelled:
- Depart Göschenen: XX.54 (from 07.54)
- Depart Andermatt: XX.50
Andermatt–Oberalppass–Disentis–Andermatt
We will be running as follows: maintenance of the hourly schedule.
The following services are cancelled:
- Sports trains between Disentis (Sedrun) and Dieni due to the closure of the skiing areas.
Vehicle transport trains Furka (Monday - Sunday)
We will be running as follows: reduced to an hourly schedule.
- Depart Oberwald: 05.35 to 21.35 every 60 minutes
- Depart Realp: 06.05 to 22.05 every 60 minutes
Autoverlad Oberalp (Montag – Sonntag)
We will be running as follows: reduced to two connections daily (valid until the opening of the Oberalp Pass)
- Depart Andermatt: 08.28 | 17.28
- Depart Sedrun: 07.31 | 17.31
Cancellation of tourism services
The following connections are cancelled:
- Closure of the Gornergrat Railway
- Closure of the Glacier Express
- Closure of the sports trains Dieni - Oberalp Pass
- Closure of the Adventure Trips and extra trains
Due to the restrictions on public and tourist traffic, our serviced stations are also open at reduced hours. Below are the current opening hours (from 25.03.2020 until further notice):
ZERMATT
07.00 - 11.00 / Closed in the afternoon
TÄSCH
07.00 - 11.00 / Closed in the afternoon
Gornergrat Bahn
The Gornergrat Bahn will cease operations until April 26, 2020
ANDERMATT
7.45 - 11.30 / 14.00 - 17.30
SEDRUN
7.10 - 10.00 / 14.40 - 18.00
REALP & OBERWALD
The opening hours of the train stations in Realp and Oberwald will not be reduced.
We continue to monitor the development of the situation and are ready to make any alterations that are deemed necessary. We are also in close contact with the SBB (National Railway) who are the system leaders for all public rail transport.
In addition, the guidelines of the Federal Office of Public Health campaign "How we protect ourselves" are crucial for us:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-impregnated hand-rub.
- Sneeze or cough into a fresh tissue or the crook of your arm. After use, paper tissues must be disposed of in a closed rubbish container.
- Should you have a high temperature or a cough you must stay at home. Only visit a doctor or the emergency department at a hospital after first telephoning them.
- Avoid shaking hands with other people.
- Keep your distance from other people.
For further information please see here:
- Federal Office of Pulic Health
- Information Valais Tourismus
- Cantonal information and hotline
Latest update: 20. March 2020, 7.00 am