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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Zermatt is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Zermatt?

The distance between Basel and Zermatt is 229 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Basel to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Zermatt train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Zermatt train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2290+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Basel to Zermatt - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Basel to Zermatt by train or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to VispIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, BahnhofRe41 / ...
3h 37m
CHF 72–138
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bern122
2. Take the train from Bern to VispIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Stalden-Saas to Zermatt, Bahnhof
4h 38m
CHF 60–117

Basel to Zermatt by train

70Weekly Trains

3h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.7 km
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Visp in around 3h 37m.

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