How far is it from Zermatt to Giessbach?

The distance between Zermatt and Giessbach is 118 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Giessbach without a car is to train and line 181 ferry which takes 4h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Zermatt to Giessbach, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Giessbach?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Giessbach.

Zermatt to Giessbach - 2 ways to travel via train, line 181 ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Giessbach by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, line 181 ferry
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1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Interlaken Ost to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
4h 29m
Train, bus, line 181 ferry
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Stalden-Saastrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Spiez, Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhofbus 60
4. Take the ferry from Iseltwald to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
6h 1m

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Map of how to get from Zermatt to Giessbach.

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Distance: 118.4 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Giessbach, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Giessbach. However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Spiez, take the train to Interlaken Ost, walk to Interlaken Ost, then take the line 181 ferry to Giessbach See. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt to Giessbach See via Stalden-Saas, Stalden-Saas, Bahnhof, Visp, Bahnhof Süd, Visp, Spiez, Spiez, Bahnhof, Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof, Iseltwald, Dorfplatz, and Iseltwald in around 6h 1m.

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