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There are 6 ways to get from France to Zermatt by train (TGV), bus, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Basel

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
    8h 29m
    CHF 126–287

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
    14h 33m
    CHF 81–227

  3. Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane NCE - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain train
    3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain train
    8h 6m
    CHF 117–267

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Visptrain train Ir95 / ...
    8h 31m
    CHF 162–272

  5. Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LYS - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Domodossolabus bus
    3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train
    8h 59m

  6. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ORY - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Gallarate to Domodossolabus bus
    3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train
    9h 25m

France to Zermatt by subway and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between France and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Châtelet to Zermatt via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 8h 29m.

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