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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 130 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Zurich is to train via Bern which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Zürich HB via Visp and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Zurich?

The distance between Zermatt and Zurich is 245 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Zurich without a car is to train via Bern which takes 3h 50m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Zermatt to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Zurich train from?

Zermatt to Zurich train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Zurich train arrive?

Zermatt to Zurich train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Zurich?

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Zermatt to Zurich - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Zurich by train or bus

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Train via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3h 50m
CHF 81–158
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Stalden-Saastrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Interlaken Bahnhof West to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus
6h 19m
CHF 47–124
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
4h 14m
CHF 76–143

Zermatt to Zurich by train

185Weekly Trains

3h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.4 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Zürich HB via Visp and Bern in around 3h 50m.

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