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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 220 and takes 24h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Zermatt is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Zermatt, Bahnhof via Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 24m.

How far is it from Messina to Zermatt?

The distance between Messina and Zermatt is 1403 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Zermatt without a car is to ferry and train which takes 14h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 39m to get from Messina to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Zermatt train from?

Messina to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Zermatt train arrive?

Messina to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2244+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Messina to Zermatt - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Zermatt by ferry, train, bus, night 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
14h 39m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)CTA - MXP
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
9h 17m
CHF 75–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria3
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
24h 37m
CHF 83–213
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano CentraleIni
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
22h 24m
CHF 144–250
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
9h 39m
CHF 123–297
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
10h
CHF 115–368
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)CTA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
5. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 18m
CHF 116–353
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)REG - MXP
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 58m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)CTA - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
5. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
11h 23m
CHF 115–409
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brig
5. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, Bahnhof
10h 48m
CHF 124–366

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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Map of how to get from Messina to Zermatt.

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Distance: 1,403.2 km
Duration: 14h 39m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Zermatt, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Zermatt. However, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Brig, walk to Brig Bahnhofplatz, then take the train to Zermatt, Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria, Domodossola, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 24h 37m.

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