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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Zugspitze is to train and bus and drive which costs €100 - €200 and takes 11h 29m.

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 40m 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 5m.

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 which takes 14h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m 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 2588+ hotels available in Zugspitze.

Zermatt to Zugspitze - 8 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zermatt to Zugspitze by train, car, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to OetztalRjx
4. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitze
9h 40m
€173–351
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to BernIc8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitze
11h 29m
€102–196
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)GVA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
4. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
11h 49m
€197–422
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Chur900 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
14h 5m
Train via Disentis
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Disentis/MustérGex
2. Take the train from Disentis/Mustér to ChurRe7 / ...
3. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
14h 34m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train, drive
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Oetztal
4. Drive from Telfs-Pfaffenhofen to Zugspitze
12h 3m
€231–570
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
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 Munich International Airport (MUC)MXP - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
5. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
12h 17m
€154–351
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho Fiera Milano
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)LIN - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Pasing
5. Take the train from Pasing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
12h 49m
€172–399

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

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 550.3 km
Duration: 9h 40m

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 5m.

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