How Täsch works
Only electric vehicles are allowed in Zermatt. Drivers leave the car in Täsch, where the Matterhorn Terminal stands right at the station. From there a shuttle train of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn takes you to the village centre in 12 minutes.
The terminal has 2,100 covered parking spaces and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Some third-party sites quote 3,100 spaces. The operator figure of 2,100 is the one to trust.
Parking in Täsch
Two options within a few steps of the shuttle.
| Matterhorn Terminal | Matterhorn-Inn car park | |
|---|---|---|
| Spaces | 2,100 covered, 131 with 22 kW charging | 35 outdoor, 2 coach spaces |
| Price | Around CHF 16 per day, check the tariff in advance | CHF 10 per 24 hours |
| Charging | 22 kW AC in the E-zone | 2 stations of 22 kW, CHF 0.75 per kWh |
| Good to know | Maximum height 2.30 m, reservation by webshop | Opposite the shuttle station, 24-hour taxi with transfer service |
The daily rate of the terminal comes from an undated third-party listing and not from the operator, so it can differ. Treat it as a guide only and look up the current rate before you go. The Matterhorn-Inn price is from the Zermatt tourist board.
Matterhorn Terminal: details that matter
What you can rely on when you arrive.
Reservation and entry
You can reserve in the webshop, and the barrier then reads your number plate. Access also works with SwissPass, ParkingPay and TWINT.
Tall vehicles
The maximum height is 2.30 metres. Taller vehicles use the outdoor car park, which cannot be reserved.
Drop-off
Kiss and ride is free for up to 30 minutes. There are 10 disabled parking spaces.
Electric cars
131 spaces form a separate E-zone with 22 kW AC chargers.
Zermatt tours and tickets
If you would rather skip the driving, these tours handle the transport from Zurich and Geneva, and there are lift and Glacier Express tickets too.
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The shuttle train
Operated by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, sometimes called the Zermatt Shuttle.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Single, adult | CHF 8.60 | Fare valid 14 October 2026 to 9 April 2027 |
| Return, adult | CHF 17.20 | Valid for 30 days from the chosen travel date (2026) |
| Half Fare Card | 50 % | Children aged 6 to 15 also pay 50 % |
| Swiss Travel Pass, GA | – | No ticket needed |
| Under 6, with Junior Card | – | Free |
Older guides list CHF 8.20 and CHF 16.40. Those fares are out of date.
Trains run every 20 minutes from 05:55 to 21:55, then hourly until 00:30 or 01:00. At weekends they run through the night. From 12 October to 9 November 2026 the operator runs a modified timetable, and the SBB timetable shows a replacement bus between Visp and Täsch. Look at the live timetable on the day.
Luggage and dogs
Free help for anyone arriving with suitcases.
Trolleys
There are 12 trolley stations in the terminal. They are free, with a CHF 5 deposit, and you may take the trolley into the shuttle train.
Lockers
Lockers cost CHF 5 to 13 depending on the size.
Bus travellers
A free luggage service exists for people arriving by bus. Register by 4 pm the day before.
Dogs
Dogs up to 30 centimetres at the shoulder ride free in a carrier. Larger dogs need a ticket at the half fare.
A taxi from Täsch to Zermatt also exists. Prices are not listed here because we could not verify them. Täsch to Randa is 5 minutes by train, and Randa to Zermatt takes 20 to 23 minutes.
Staying in Täsch instead
Some visitors sleep in Täsch and ride up every day.
Täsch has about nine accommodation businesses with roughly 572 beds, according to a tourist board leaflet from November 2023. The Matterhorn Terminal stands at the station and the shuttle takes 12 minutes to Zermatt. Rooms are often cheaper than in the village, but we have no verified prices. Randa, one stop further down the valley, is another option: 20 to 23 minutes from Zermatt by train, and the starting point for the long suspension bridge. Our guide to where to stay compares the bases.
Late arrival
Shuttle trains run hourly until 00:30 or 01:00 in the evening, and through the night at weekends. The terminal is open 24 hours.
Early start
The first shuttle leaves at 05:55. That suits a first lift to the Gornergrat or the Glacier Paradise.
Day trip by car
The Matterhorn-Inn car park charges CHF 10 per 24 hours, which suits a single day, but it has only 35 spaces.
Täsch and parking: frequently asked questions
How much is parking in Täsch?
At the Matterhorn Terminal about CHF 16 per day according to a third-party listing, so check the tariff in advance. The Matterhorn-Inn car park by the station costs CHF 10 per 24 hours and has only 35 spaces.
How long does the shuttle take?
12 minutes from Täsch to Zermatt. Trains leave every 20 minutes in the daytime, and the first leaves at 05:55.
How much does the shuttle cost?
CHF 8.60 single and CHF 17.20 return for adults in 2026. Half Fare Card holders pay half, and Swiss Travel Pass and GA holders ride free.
Can I take my luggage on the shuttle?
Yes. The free luggage trolleys, with a CHF 5 deposit, can go into the train. There are also lockers.
Can I take a dog on the shuttle?
Small dogs up to 30 cm shoulder height travel free in a carrier. Larger dogs need a half-fare ticket.