There are 4 ways to get from Zermatt to Colmar by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)
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- Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
- Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
- Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
6h 6m€53–172Train, bus via Bern
cheapest- Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
- Take the bus from Bern to Basel Euroairport FRbus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmarbus
8h 23m€41–148Train via Mulhouse
- Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
- Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmartrain Ter
6h 19m€56–206Train, bus
- Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
- Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Colmarbus
7h 1m€92–186
Zermatt to Colmar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Colmar is to train and bus via Bern which costs €40 - €150 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Colmar is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €180.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Colmar. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Colmar via Visp, Basel, Bahnhof SBB and St Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Zermatt and Colmar is 304 km.
The best way to get from Zermatt to Colmar without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Zermatt to Colmar, including transfers.
Zermatt to Colmar train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Colmar train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.
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What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Colmar, France?
You can take a train from Zermatt to Colmar via Visp, Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof SBB, St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, and St Louis in around 6h 6m.
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 642 442
- railcenter@mgbahn.ch
- Website
- matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Train from Zermatt to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch/en/
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €22–27
- 1st Class Ticket
- €35–50
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Visp to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Visp to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Visp to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €65–95
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
Train from Visp to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €50–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Visp to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Visp to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Louis to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–25
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- Rail 1st Class
- €11–16
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €15–21
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bern to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Basel SBB to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Colmar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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