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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Zermatt is to train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 150 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Zermatt is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Zermatt via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Zurich to Zermatt?

The distance between Zurich and Zermatt is 245 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Zurich to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Zermatt train from?

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

Where does the Zurich to Zermatt train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2361+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Zurich to Zermatt - 2 ways to travel via train

There are 2 ways to get from Zurich to Zermatt by train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain R41 / ...
3h 31m
CHF 75–141
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain R41 / ...
3h 50m
CHF 81–158

Zurich to Zermatt by train

56Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.4 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Zermatt via Visp in around 3h 31m.

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