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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Zermatt is to bus and train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 150 and takes 12h 58m.

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 7m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 350.

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, Genova P.Za Principe, Milano Centrale, Domodossola and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

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 via Genoa which takes 11h 9m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 11h 9m 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 Genova P.Za Principe station.

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2357+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Nice to Zermatt - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 7 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 via Genoa
best
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
11h 9m
CHF 78–169
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 68–382
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Aostabus
2. Take the bus from Aosta, Autostazione to Martigny, garebus 211
3. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain
12h 58m
CHF 70–144
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 7m
CHF 116–347
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
12h 33m
CHF 77–157
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 156–447
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 25m
CHF 181–486

Nice to Zermatt by train

47Weekly Trains

11h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.3 km
Duration: 11h 9m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zermatt via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Milano Centrale, Domodossola, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 11h 9m.

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