Rome2Rio

How to get fromFrench Riviera to Zermattby train (TGV), bus, train or plane

Find Transport to Zermatt

See all options

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

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

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain train Ir
    12h 22m
    CHF 120–352

  2. Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane NCE - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain train
    10h 31m
    CHF 101–226

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sainte-Maxime to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Evian-les-Bainsbus bus
    3. Take the train from St-Gingolph to Visptrain train R91
    18h 20m
    CHF 103–186

  4. Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane NCE - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visptrain train
    10h 46m
    CHF 156–361

  5. Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Saint-Raphaël Valescure to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain train
    2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane NCE - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    4. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain train
    12h 49m
    CHF 163–420

  6. Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Raphael Valescure to Marseille St Charlestrain train
    2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MRS - MXP
    3. Take the train from Busto Arsizio to Domodossolatrain train
    4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain train
    12h 25m
    CHF 126–326

French Riviera to Zermatt by bus and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 120Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between French Riviera, France and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Les Heures Claires to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Gare Routiere, St Raphael Valescure, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Visp in around 12h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Where to next?

Trips from French Riviera

Trips to Zermatt

Popular routes