What is the cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Zermatt?

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 150 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsthal to Zermatt?

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Zermatt is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Oensingen, Olten and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Zermatt?

The distance between Balsthal and Zermatt is 212 km.

How do I travel from Balsthal to Zermatt without a car?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Balsthal to Zermatt?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Balsthal to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Zermatt train from?

Balsthal to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.

Where does the Balsthal to Zermatt train arrive?

Balsthal to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsthal to Zermatt?

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

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Balsthal to Zermatt - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Balsthal to Zermatt by train or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Olten to VispIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, BahnhofRe41 / ...
4h 23m
CHF 83–145
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oensingen, Bahnhof Süd to Olten, Bahnhof505 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to VispIc8 / ...
4. Take the train from Stalden-Saas to Zermatt, Bahnhof
5h 5m
CHF 64–142
Train via Thun
1. Take the train from Solothurn to ThunS41
2. Take the train from Thun to VispIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
5h 17m
CHF 72–131

Balsthal to Zermatt by train

119Weekly Trains

4h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.1 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Balsthal to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Oensingen, Olten, and Visp in around 4h 23m.

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