There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Zermatt by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 7h 5m
SFr 149 - SFr 237
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 16m
SFr 77 - SFr 121
8 alternative options
Train via Paris Gare de Lyon • 7h 20m
SFr 198 - SFr 365
Drive • 7h 55m
SFr 80 - SFr 130
Fly Paris CDG to Geneva, train • 8h 7m
SFr 156 - SFr 344
Fly Paris CDG to Zurich, train • 8h 42m
SFr 156 - SFr 394
Fly Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa, train • 8h 50m
SFr 115 - SFr 344
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa, train • 8h 51m
SFr 107 - SFr 378
Fly Paris CDG to Milan Linate, train • 9h 50m
SFr 125 - SFr 330
Fly Paris Orly to Milan Linate, train • 10h 1m
SFr 132 - SFr 324
Paris to Zermatt by train
The train journey time between Paris and Zermatt is around 8h 40m and covers a distance of around 647 km. The fastest train normally takes 6h 55m. Operated by TGV inOui, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, the Paris to Zermatt train service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Zermatt. Typically 20 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Paris to Zermatt train schedules
Trains departing Friday, August 6, 2021
Trains departing Sunday, August 8, 2021
Trains departing Monday, August 9, 2021
Trains departing Tuesday, August 10, 2021
TGV inOui
TGV inOui
TGV inOui
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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International entry into Switzerland from France
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Conditions of entry into Switzerland from France
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
- Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Regional restriction measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Zermatt is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Zermatt is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Zermatt is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zermatt is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Zermatt is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €230.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Zermatt via Lausanne and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Paris and Zermatt is 514 km. The road distance is 690.6 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Paris to Zermatt, including transfers.
Paris to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Zermatt is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 16m.
The quickest flight from Paris CDG Airport to Geneva Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
Paris to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Visp station.
- Distance: 513.7 km
- Duration: 7h 5m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Zermatt, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Paris Bercy to Zermatt via Lausanne and Visp in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Zermatt via Lausanne P+R, Lausanne, Parc Vélodrome, Lausanne Train Station, Visp Train Station, and Visp in around 12h 16m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 270
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 380
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 390
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 360
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 270
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 490
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 380
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 480
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 240
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 240
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 210
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 400
Flights from Paris CDG to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 400
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 390
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 350
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 490
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 320
- Website
- flyblueair.com
Flights from Paris CDG to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 240
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 80 - SFr 100
- 1st Class
- SFr 90 - SFr 110
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 85
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 250
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 100
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 642 442
- railcenter@mgbahn.ch
- Website
- matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Train from Visp to Zermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 45
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 20 - SFr 25
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 35 - SFr 45
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Gallarate to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 50
- 1st Class
- SFr 65 - SFr 95
Train from Milano Centrale to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 60
- 1st Class
- SFr 80 - SFr 110
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Lausanne P+R
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +41 842 000 888
- info@expressbus.ch
- Website
- expressbus.ch
Bus from Lausanne Train Station to Visp Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 40
- Website
- ExpressBus
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Zermatt is 691 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Paris to Zermatt.
Air France offers flights from Paris CDG Airport to Geneva Airport.
There are 331+ hotels available in Zermatt. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris CDG Airport is to train which takes 38 min and costs €5 - €9.