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

The cheapest way to get from Lienz to Zermatt is to train which costs SFr 130 - SFr 260 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lienz to Zermatt is to train and fly which takes 12h 16m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct train between Lienz and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Lienz and arriving at Zermatt via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Lienz to Zermatt?

The distance between Lienz and Zermatt is 650 km.

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

The best way to get from Lienz to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Lienz to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Zermatt train from?

Lienz to Zermatt train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, depart from Lienz station.

Where does the Lienz to Zermatt train arrive?

Lienz to Zermatt train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, arrive at Fortezza station.

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

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Lienz to Zermatt - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lienz to Zermatt by train (Trenitalia), train, plane, or bus

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1. Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
12h 30m
CHF 137–260
Train, train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Airporttrain
3. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane TRS - LIN
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
5. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
12h 16m
CHF 160–412
Train via Verona
1. Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Re
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain Ec
5. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
12h 45m
CHF 137–305
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Chur to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain 907 / ...
13h 39m
Train, bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Lienz to San Candidotrain
2. Take the bus from San Candido to Venicebus
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
12h 51m
CHF 193–418

Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) flights

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Distance: 649.9 km
Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Lienz, Tyrol, Austria and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lienz to Zermatt via Fortezza, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 12h 30m.

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