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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Basel is to train which takes 4h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Basel. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Zermatt to Basel?

The distance between Zermatt and Basel is 229 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Zermatt to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Basel train from?

Zermatt to Basel train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zermatt to Basel train arrive?

Zermatt to Basel train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 904+ hotels available in Basel.

Zermatt to Basel - 2 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Basel by train (Trenitalia), train, or bus

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 Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispRe41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
4h
CHF 61–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispExt
2. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bern to Basel SBB122
4h 52m
CHF 67–119

Zermatt to Basel by train

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4hAverage Duration

CHF 61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.8 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Basel SBB via Visp in around 4h.

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