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

The cheapest way to get from France to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 170 and takes 14h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between France and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from France to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Zermatt via Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from France to Zermatt?

The distance between France and Zermatt is 752 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Zermatt without a car is to train via Basel which takes 8h 32m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from France to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Zermatt train from?

France to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Where does the France to Zermatt train arrive?

France to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2587+ hotels available in Zermatt.

France to Zermatt - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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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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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
8h 32m
CHF 127–277
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Fribourgbus
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg Poya to Thuntrain S1
3. Take the train from Thun to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
14h 18m
CHF 84–167
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 NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
8h 6m
CHF 117–272
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Visptrain Ir95 / ...
8h 32m
CHF 157–262
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 11m
CHF 89–272
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 LYS - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
8h 50m
CHF 110–268

France to Zermatt by subway and train

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Distance: 752.1 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between France and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Zermatt via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 8h 32m.

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