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 - €190 and takes 11h 30m.

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 42m 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 42m 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 2618+ 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

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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 42m
€178–357
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus
3. Drive from Telfs Gh Martina to Zugspitzecar
11h 30m
€102–187
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
11h 52m
€197–408
Train
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 5m
Train via Disentis
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Disentis/Mustértrain Gex
2. Take the train from Disentis/Mustér to Churtrain Re7 / ...
3. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchentrain
14h 34m
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 4m
€236–556
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof 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 18m
€153–325
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof 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 54m
€166–380

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

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Distance: 550.3 km
Duration: 9h 42m

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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