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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Zermatt is to train and fly which costs SFr 70 - SFr 230 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Zermatt is to ferry and fly and train which takes 9h 23m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 370.

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 via Milano Centrale, Domodossola and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Messina to Zermatt?

The distance between Messina and Zermatt is 1211 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 15h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m 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 2314+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Messina to Zermatt - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Zermatt by ferry, plane, train, car ferry, bus, or night train

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

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane REG - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 23m
CHF 85–361
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
10h 4m
CHF 72–224
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Milano Rogoredotrain
4. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
5. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
15h 50m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
23h 36m
CHF 111–258
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
23h
CHF 146–279
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
10h 45m
CHF 91–238
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CTA - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
10h 54m
CHF 135–437
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
11h 32m
CHF 101–282
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CTA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain
4. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Domodossolatrain
5. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
11h 50m
CHF 92–316

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,211 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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 Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 28 bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, walk to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Gallarate, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Brig, walk to Brig Bahnhofplatz, then take the train to Zermatt. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Zermatt via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Napoli Afragola, Milano Rogoredo, Rho Fiera Milano, Domodossola, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 15h 50m.

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