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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Matthorn is to train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 170 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Matthorn is to train via Olten which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Matthorn?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Matthorn. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Aemsigen via Visp, Olten, Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Matthorn?

The distance between Zermatt and Matthorn is 260 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Matthorn without a car is to train via Olten which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Zermatt to Matthorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Matthorn train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Matthorn train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Matthorn?

There are 887+ hotels available in Matthorn.

Zermatt to Matthorn - 4 ways to travel via train, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Zermatt to Matthorn by train (Trenitalia), train, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Olten
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Oltentrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Olten to Luzerntrain
5h 20m
CHF 58–267
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Sarnentrain Lix
6h 31m
CHF 54–162
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Stalden-Saastrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Brienzwiler, Bahnhof to Matthorntaxi
5h 22m
CHF 226–343
Train #2
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Andermatttrain 900 / ...
2. Take the train from Göschenen to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
7h 45m

Zermatt to Matthorn by train

119Weekly Trains

5h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Aemsigen via Visp, Olten, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 5h 20m.

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