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 65 - SFr 160 and takes 12h 23m.

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 5m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210.

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, Genova P.Za Principe, Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 10m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m 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 S.p.A., depart from Ventimiglia station.

Where does the Nice to Zermatt train arrive?

Nice to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 2279+ 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 PrincipeRe
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano CentraleIc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BrigEc
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
11h 10m
CHF 75–153
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Aosta
2. Take the bus from Aosta, Autostazione to Martigny, gare211
3. Take the train from Martigny to VispIr
12h 43m
CHF 63–169
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 5m
CHF 89–209
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallarate
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossola
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt, BahnhofGex
12h 23m
CHF 66–153
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 21m
CHF 144–349
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)NCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visp
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatt, Bahnhof
8h 44m
CHF 112–309
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
3. Take the train from Genève to Visp
10h 24m
CHF 151–413

Nice to Zermatt by train

47Weekly Trains

11h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.4 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zermatt, Bahnhof via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 11h 10m.

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