Sightseeing trains in price comparison: Zermatt Bergbahnen charges 240 francs for the return trip to Italy

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Big hits in tourism have become very rare these days – VS one is about to open in Zermatt: with the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing, the Zermatt Bergbahnen is building the highest pass in the Alps by cable car. It is a continuous and year-round link between the world resort town and the Italian winter sports resort of Cervinia.

From Klein Matterhorn to Testa Grigia, the last and missing piece of the puzzle is 60 million francs. Mountain railways opened the first phase from the dry footbridge to the Klein Matterhorn in 2018. Cost point: also 60 million Swiss francs.

The tourist resort has dreamed of a direct connection to Italy for 80 years. It will now open on July 1 and is intended to push Zermatt further in terms of tourism. Tourist supremacy that scares some locals from being invaded by tourists. The Italy connection aims to attract more guests flying to Milan for European trips from distant markets.

CEO Markus Hasler (64) voices these concerns on the mountain railways’ official info channel: “Affordability strategy promotes experience for individual travelers, not mass or transit tourism.” There are also small groups within sight of mountain railways, as a spokesperson explained when asked by Blick.

The prices for crossing the Alps are actually quite expensive. Elsewhere, however, summiters are forced to dig deep into their pockets. Blick provides price comparison.

An adult pays CHF 240 to return from Zermatt to Cervinia during the summer season. For comparison: you can fly from Zurich to Ibiza and back in no time. A single trip costs 156 francs and takes an hour and a half. “The Matterhorn Alpine Crossing experience is a premium offer and fits into Zermatt Bergbahnen’s current price strategy,” explains a spokesperson. It is cheaper in autumn (200 francs) and in winter (172 francs). Children under 9 travel free. Teens get 50 percent off, as do general subscription (GA) or half-fee card holders.

The trip from the terminal in Grindelwald BE to Jungfraujoch and back is between 164 and 214 francs, depending on the season – GA or half fare card holders pay half fare. Children aged 6 to 15 travel for CHF 20, younger children are free.

The gondola ride from Engelberg OW to Titlis costs 96 francs. Price is halved for GA and Half-Mouse travel card holders and children 6 to 16 years old. Children under 6 years old are transported free of charge.

If you want to take the cable car from Kriens LU to Pilatus and go down again, you will pay 78 CHF for the ticket. Here, too, GA or Half-Mouse travel card holders and children pay half the price. Children under 6 are free.

Gear rail journey from Goldau SZ or Vitznau LU to Rigi costs 72 francs return. Children under 15 years old can play together for free if accompanied by an adult. GA or Half-Mouse travel cards cut the ticket price in half.

If you want to take the suspension railway from Schwägalp AR to Säntis, you will pay 58 francs for the return journey. Here, too, there’s a half-fare card or GA travel card, and a 50 percent discount for kids ages 6 and up.

Source :Blick