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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zermatt is to fly and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 280 and takes 9h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Zermatt?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Zermatt is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Zermatt?

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 6m.

How far is it from Paris to Zermatt?

The distance between Paris and Zermatt is 647 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Zermatt without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Paris to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Zermatt train from?

Paris to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Where does the Paris to Zermatt train arrive?

Paris to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lausanne station.

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 1504+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Paris to Zermatt - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Zermatt by train (TGV), 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
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lausannetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Visptrain Ir95 / ...
7h 6m
CHF 156–317
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
13h 21m
CHF 78–315
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
8h 17m
CHF 175–465
Train via Basel
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
7h 25m
CHF 134–390
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain
8h 9m
CHF 147–452
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 16m
CHF 84–280
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 23m
CHF 109–326
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Domodossolatrain
3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain
9h 8m
CHF 86–267

Paris to Zermatt by train

21Weekly Trains

7h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 647.2 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zermatt via Lausanne and Visp in around 7h 6m.

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