There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Zinal by train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
- Take the taxi from Herbriggen to Zinaltaxi
4h 27mCHF 1,027–1,324Drive 246.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Zurich to Zinalcar 246.8 km
3h 26mCHF 44–63Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Visptrain Ic8 / ...
4h 54mCHF 73–120Train via Lausanne
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Lausanne to Sierre/Siderstrain Ir95 / ...
6h 20mCHF 101–165
Zurich to Zinal by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Zinal is to drive which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Zinal is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Zinal. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Sierre/Siders via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Zurich and Zinal is 304 km. The road distance is 246.8 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Zinal without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 1000 - SFr 1400.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Zurich to Zinal, including transfers.
Zurich to Zinal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Zinal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Zinal is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Zurich to Zinal.
There are 3550+ hotels available in Zinal.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Zinal, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Visp every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–100 and the journey takes 2h 2m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–110
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Sierre/Siders
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–55
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- CHF 950–1,200
Alphubel Taxi
- Phone
- +41 27 967 15 50
- Website
- alphubel.ch
Daniel Taxi
- Phone
- +41 27 967 84 83
- Website
- taxidaniel.ch
Taxi Matterhorn
- Phone
- +41 27 967 85 85
Taxi Metro
- Phone
- +41 27 967 64 44
Taxi Schaller
- Phone
- +41 27 967 12 12
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