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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Zermatt is to fly and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 260 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 8h 30m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Zermatt via Berlin Hbf, Basel SBB and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

How far is it from Germany to Zermatt?

The distance between Germany and Zermatt is 1132 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Zermatt without a car is to train via Basel which takes 12h 43m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 12h 43m to get from Germany to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Zermatt train from?

Germany to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Where does the Germany to Zermatt train arrive?

Germany to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2239+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Germany to Zermatt - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Germany to Zermatt by train or plane

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Train via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
12h 43m
CHF 185–598
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 6m
CHF 72–256
Fly Frankfurt to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
8h 30m
CHF 112–275
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Visptrain Ice
12h 54m
CHF 360–1,048
Fly Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h
CHF 101–301
Fly Frankfurt to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FRA - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
11h 6m
CHF 171–448

Germany to Zermatt by train

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12h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,131.7 km
Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between Germany and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Zermatt via Berlin Hbf, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 12h 43m.

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