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Masoala Express

Take the Masoala Express from the main entrance through Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park and the Masoala Rainforest to the Lewa Savannah.

The Masoala Express operates during the summer months.

Tickets

You can purchase tickets directly from the train conductors or at the visitor center.

Price

CHF 4.– per ride per person ages 6 and up
CHF 4.– per child for preschool, after-school care, and daycare

Payment options: on the train using Twint or a credit card; in cash at the visitor center.

Travel time

Main Entrance -> Kaeng Krachan Elephant Park: 7 minutes
Main Entrance -> Masoala Rainforest: 10 minutes
Main Entrance -> Lewa Savanna: 12 minutes

Schedule

Regular schedule
Spring to autumn
Holiday schedule
City of Zurich school holidays

Standard Schedule

The Masoala Express runs from spring through fall.

From the main entrance, toward Lewa Savanna

Montag bis Freitag09:30
10:10, 10:50
11:30
13:00, 13:40
14:20
15:00, 15:40,
16:20
17:00
Samstag, Sonntag, Feiertage09:30, 09:50
10:10, 10:30, 10:50
11:10, 11:30, 11:50
13:00, 13:20, 13:40
14:00, 14:20, 14:40
15:00, 15:20, 15:40
16:00, 16:20, 16:40
17:00

From Lewa Savanne, toward the main entrance

Montag bis Freitag09:50
10:30
11:10, 11:50
13:20
14:00, 14:40
15:20
16:00, 16:40
17:20
Samstag, Sonntag, Feiertage09:50
10:10, 10:30, 10:50
11:10, 11:30, 11:50
13:00, 13:20, 13:40
14:00, 14:20, 14:40
15:00, 15:20, 15:40
16:00, 16:20, 16:40
17:00, 17:20

Holiday Special Schedule

During Zurich's school breaks, the Masoala Express runs more frequently.

From the main entrance, toward Lewa Savannah

alle Tage09:30, 09:50
10:10, 10:30, 10:50
11:10, 11:30, 11:50
13:00, 13:20, 13:40
14:00, 14:20, 14:40
15:00, 15:20, 15:40
16:00, 16:20, 16:40
17:00

From Lewa Savanne, toward the main entrance

alle Tage09:50
10:10, 10:30, 10:50
11:10, 11:30, 11:50
13:00, 13:20, 13:40
14:00, 14:20, 14:40
15:00, 15:20, 15:40
16:00, 16:20, 16:40
17:00, 17:20