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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Sarnen is to train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 140 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Sarnen is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Sarnen?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Sarnen via Visp, Spiez and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Sarnen?

The distance between Zermatt and Sarnen is 157 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Zermatt to Sarnen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Sarnen train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Sarnen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Sarnen?

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Zermatt to Sarnen - 2 ways to travel via train, line 511 bus, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Zermatt to Sarnen by train (Trenitalia), train, or bus

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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 train from Interlaken Ost to Sarnentrain Lix
4h 58m
CHF 50–135
Train, line 511 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Stalden-Saastrain R41 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stalden-Saas, Bahnhof to Visp, Bahnhof Südbus 511 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
4. Take the bus from Spiez, Bahnhof to Interlaken Ost, Bahnhofbus 60
5. Take the bus from Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof to Meiringen, Bahnhofbus Ev2 / ...
6. Take the train from Meiringen to Sarnentrain Lix
6h 12m

Zermatt to Sarnen by train

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4h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.5 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Sarnen via Visp, Spiez, and Interlaken Ost in around 4h 58m.

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