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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Zugspitze is to train and fly which costs €150 - €350 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Zugspitze is to train and drive which takes 9h 41m and costs €170 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Zugspitze?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Zugspitze. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Chur, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Zugspitze?

The distance between Zermatt and Zugspitze is 550 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Zugspitze without a car is to train via Chur which takes 14h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Zermatt to Zugspitze, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Zugspitze train from?

Zermatt to Zugspitze train services, operated by Glacier Express, depart from Zermatt, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Zermatt to Zugspitze train arrive?

Zermatt to Zugspitze train services, operated by Glacier Express, arrive at Chur station.

Where can I stay near Zugspitze?

There are 2634+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Zermatt to Zugspitze - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zermatt to Zugspitze by train, car, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain Rjx
4. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
9h 41m
€178–352
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallaratetrain
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane MXP - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
5. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
12h 17m
€158–345
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
12h
€197–408
Train via Chur
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Churtrain 900 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
14h 7m
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R42 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Romanshorntrain Ic8
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
15h 38m
€206–412
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train, drive
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztaltrain
4. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitzecar
12h 12m
€236–556
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milanotrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LIN - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasingtrain
5. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
12h 53m
€161–369

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

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Distance: 550.3 km
Duration: 9h 41m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Zugspitze, Germany?

You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Zugspitze, Bf Zugspitzplatt via Chur, Sargans, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen in around 14h 7m.

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