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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Vitznau is to train and line 3600 ferry which costs SFr 75 - SFr 190 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Vitznau is to train via Bern which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 170.

How far is it from Zermatt to Vitznau?

The distance between Zermatt and Vitznau is 265 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Vitznau without a car is to train via Bern which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Zermatt to Vitznau, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Vitznau?

There are 751+ hotels available in Vitznau.

Zermatt to Vitznau - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 3600 ferry

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

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Train via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispExt
2. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to LuzernIc
5h 33m
CHF 92–164
Train, line 3600 ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to VispExt
2. Take the train from Visp to SpiezIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to LuzernLix
4. Take the ferry from Luzern Bahnhofquai to Vitznau
7h 35m
CHF 79–181
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig BahnhofplatzGex / ...
2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to AndermattR43 / ...
3. Take the train from Göschenen to BrunnenExt
6h 53m

Zermatt to Vitznau by train and bus

128Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.6 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Vitznau, Park Hotel via Visp, Bern, Luzern, Küssnacht am Rigi, and Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof in around 5h 33m.

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