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Paris to Zermatt by train
The train journey time between Paris and Zermatt is around 7h 19m and covers a distance of around 730 km. This includes an average layover time of around 44 min. 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 42 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zermatt is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Zermatt is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €150 - €250.
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 19m.
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 19m and costs €150 - €250.
It takes approximately 7h 19m 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 19m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 15m.
The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle 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 19m
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 19m. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Aosta 3 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 20 - SFr 25 and the journey takes 10h 20m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 490
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 390
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 65 - SFr 280
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 650
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 460
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 490
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 700
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Zurich via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 700
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 110 - SFr 550
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 120 - SFr 600
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 240
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 230
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 270
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 75 - SFr 350
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 600
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 210
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Milan Linate via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 170 - SFr 800
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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 85 - SFr 120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 100
- 1st Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 120
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 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 45 - SFr 85
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bern to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 70 - SFr 130
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Milano Centrale to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 95
- 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 6m
- 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
Train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 55
- Website
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- 2nd Class Ticket
- SFr 26 - SFr 31
- 1st Class Ticket
- SFr 45 - SFr 55
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 60 - SFr 85
Train from Milano Centrale to Brig
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 100
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- 1st Class
- SFr 70 - SFr 100
- Phone
- +41 81 288 65 65
- info@glacierexpress.ch
- Website
- glacierexpress.ch
Train from Brig to Zermatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- glacierexpress.ch
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Aosta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 20 - SFr 25
- Website
- Blablabus
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).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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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.
Swiss and Air France offer flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Geneva Airport.
There are 335+ hotels available in Zermatt. Prices start at SFr 87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.