What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola?

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola is to train and ferry via Milan which costs €45 - €100 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola?

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola is to train and ferry which takes 8h 35m and costs €75 - €230.

How far is it from Zermatt to Monte Isola?

The distance between Zermatt and Monte Isola is 319 km.

How do I travel from Zermatt to Monte Isola without a car?

The best way to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 35m and costs €75 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Monte Isola?

There are 1650+ hotels available in Monte Isola.

Zermatt to Monte Isola - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and line 12 ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Monte Isola by train or ferry

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BresciaFr
4. Take the ferry from Sulzano to Carzano26 / ...
8h 35m
€78–229
Train, ferry via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to BresciaR4
4. Take the ferry from Sulzano to Carzano26 / ...
9h 24m
€47–99
Train, line 12 ferry
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bergamo
4. Take the ferry from Predore to Siviano12
10h 41m
€50–101

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 319.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Monte Isola, Lombardy, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Monte Isola. However, you can take the train to Brig Bahnhofplatz, walk to Brig, take the train to Domodossola, take the train to Milano Centrale, take the train to Brescia, take the train to Sulzano, walk to Sulzano, then take the line 26 ferry to Carzano. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Carzano via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, Brescia, Sulzano, and Sulzano in around 9h 24m.

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