How far is it from Zermatt to First (Station)?

The distance between Zermatt and First (Station) is 130 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to First (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to First (Station) without a car is to train and line 2440 gondola which takes 4h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to First (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Zermatt to First (Station), including transfers.

Where can I stay near First (Station)?

There are 1560+ hotels available in First (Station).

Zermatt to First (Station) - 2 ways to travel via train, and line 2440 gondola

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to First (Station) by train, cable car, 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, line 2440 gondola
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1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispExt
2. Take the train from Visp to SpiezIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Spiez to Interlaken OstIce / ...
4. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to GrindelwaldR61
5. Take the cable car from Grindelwald to First
4h 20m
Train, bus, line 2440 gondola
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispExt
2. Take the train from Visp to SpiezIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Spiez to Interlaken WestIce / ...
4. Take the bus from Interlaken West, Bahnhof to Grindelwald, BahnhofM41
5. Take the cable car from Grindelwald to First
4h 49m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 130.5 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and First (Station), Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to First (Station). However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Spiez, take the train to Interlaken Ost, take the train to Grindelwald, walk to Grindelwald, Bahnhof, take the line 121 bus to Grindelwald, Firstbahn, walk to Grindelwald, then take the line 2440 vehicle to First. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to First via Visp, Spiez, Interlaken West, Interlaken West, Bahnhof, Grindelwald, Bahnhof, Grindelwald, Firstbahn, and Grindelwald in around 4h 49m.

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