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 70 - SFr 150 and takes 10h 41m.

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 2m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 220.

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, Bahnhof via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

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 41m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m 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?

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2228+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Nice to Zermatt - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 4 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.

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1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
10h 41m
CHF 72–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Annecy - Bus Station
2. Take the bus from ANNECY Gare Routiere to GENEVE SUISSE Aeroport272
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to VispIr
16h 37m
CHF 91–200
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCE - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 2m
CHF 83–211
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 17m
CHF 141–366

Nice to Zermatt by train

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10h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.3 km
Duration: 10h 41m

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You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 10h 41m.

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