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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Zermatt is to train and fly which costs SFr 100 - SFr 290 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Zermatt is to train and fly which takes 9h 36m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Zermatt via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Zermatt?

The distance between Cardiff and Zermatt is 1174 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 22h 37m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 36m to get from Cardiff to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Zermatt train from?

Cardiff to Zermatt train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Zermatt?

Zermatt is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 4:32 AM in Cardiff and 5:32 AM in Zermatt.

Where does the Cardiff to Zermatt train arrive?

Cardiff to Zermatt train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Cardiff to Zermatt - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Zermatt by train, plane, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
9h 36m
CHF 153–448
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
10h 35m
CHF 107–284
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
22h 37m
CHF 239–683
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
28h 18m
CHF 134–445
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
9h 43m
CHF 178–528
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
11h 30m
CHF 144–337
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
10h 54m
CHF 233–618
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
11h 9m
CHF 251–707
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LHR - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
11h 46m
CHF 182–484

Cardiff to Zermatt by train and subway

9Weekly Services

22h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,174.3 km
Duration: 9h 36m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Zermatt via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 22h 37m.

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