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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Zermatt is to train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 180 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Zermatt is to fly and train which takes 8h 6m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Zermatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Nice to Zermatt?

The distance between Nice and Zermatt is 516 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from Nice to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Zermatt train from?

Nice to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Where does the Nice to Zermatt train arrive?

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

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

Book your Nice to Zermatt train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2253+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Nice to Zermatt - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

How to get fromNice to Zermatt

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Nice to Zermatt by train (Trenitalia), 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
10h 49m
CHF 84–171
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
8h 27m
CHF 78–409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Visptrain Ir95 / ...
17h 18m
CHF 130–300
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
8h 6m
CHF 127–378
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain
4. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
8h 23m
CHF 177–503
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain
10h 30m
CHF 202–543

Nice to Zermatt by train

41Weekly Trains

10h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 516.3 km
Duration: 10h 49m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zermatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 10h 49m.

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.