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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Matthorn is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Matthorn is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 12 - SFr 18.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Matthorn?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Matthorn. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Aemsigen via Luzern and Alpnachstad PB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Zurich to Matthorn?

The distance between Zurich and Matthorn is 69 km. The road distance is 75.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Matthorn without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Zurich to Matthorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Matthorn train from?

Zurich to Matthorn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Matthorn?

The best way to get from Zurich to Matthorn is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 16 and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Zurich to Matthorn train arrive?

Zurich to Matthorn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Matthorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Matthorn is 76 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Zurich to Matthorn.

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

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Where can I stay near Matthorn?

There are 748+ hotels available in Matthorn.

Zurich to Matthorn - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Matthorn by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuzernIr70 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to AlpnachstadS5
2h 7m
CHF 22–38
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lucerne
2h 48m
CHF 11–16
Drive 75.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Matthorn75.5 km
1h 11m
CHF 13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zurich to Matthorn75.5 km
1h 11m
CHF 340–410
Train, line 83 train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzern75
2. Take the train from Alpnachstad PB to Pilatus Kulm83
2h 33m

Zurich to Matthorn by train

119Weekly Trains

2h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.8 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Aemsigen via Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Zürich to Lucerne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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