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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Villars is to train and bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Villars is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €95 - €260.

How far is it from Zermatt to Villars?

The distance between Zermatt and Villars is 456 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Villars without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Zermatt to Villars, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 637+ hotels available in Villars.

Zermatt to Villars - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Villars by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Visp to GenèveIr / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
8h 27m
€95–251
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-AéroportIr90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 30m
€85–144
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MXP - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
10h 16m
€132–314

Zermatt to Villars by train, foot, and bus

8Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.5 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Eglise Villars via Visp, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 8h 27m.

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