Can you only get to Zermatt by train?

This is the mother of all Alpine resorts, and it's much to the credit of local planners that Zermatt has not been completely wrecked by mass tourism. No matter how chic your Mercedes, there's no way you'll be allowed to drive into Zermatt. The only way to Zermatt is by train.



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You can reach the car-free village of Zermatt by train, taxi or helicopter. There are direct trains to car-free Zermatt; the village is 3.5 hours from Zurich airport and 4 hours from Geneva airport. Travel on the Glacier Express is also possible.

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Zermatt is car free, so the only way to get there is by train or taxi (or helicopter if you're feeling fancy!). Täsch is the 'jumping off' point for everyone visiting Zermatt. From here you will need to either travel by train or taxi the rest of the way to Zermatt.

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From there, you can take a train to Zermatt, which is three and a half hours from Geneva and four and a half hours from Zurich by road.

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The Matterhorn Glacier Paradise can be reached from Zermatt in a journey time of around 40 minutes, including changes. Here you can find the return ticket to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. At an airy 3'883 metres of altitude you will find Europe's highest mountain station.

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How Many Days Do You Need in Zermatt? With two full days, you can visit all three peaks, do a little hiking (in the summer), and explore the town. Just keep your fingers crossed that you have good weather so you can see the Matterhorn. Three days gives you more leisurely time.

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The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

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Or vice versa from Chur - Zermatt Get on board the classic Alpine trains and let the Glacier Express take you through the breathtaking landscapes between Zermatt and Chur. Admire the beauty of the Swiss Alps in all its magnificence.

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Separated by 162km of incredible views, the train from Zermatt to Zurich is the best way to get from one side of the country to the other. Not just because of the scenery, but because SBB trains are comfortable, quick and take you right into the heart of Zermatt without having to find somewhere to park.

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Hop on the world's highest cable car with a ticket for the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise and discover its spectacular viewing platform, unique ice palace, and cinema lounge.

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Zermatt & Gornergrat summit day tour from Zurich We cross the Alps from north to south by train either over the scenic Lötschberg mountain line or on the direct route (your choice). We arrive in Zermatt at the latest by noon. You can enjoy up to six hours in Zermatt.

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Why is Zermatt so famous? Firstly, Zermatt is home to the Matterhorn. At 14,692ft-high, it's one of the most famous mountains in Switzerland, distinguishable for its pyramid-shaped peak. It's a mecca for mountaineers and climbers.

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Zermatt – the Mountain Village of Records Zermatt lies at the foot of the highest mountains in the entire Alpine mountain range. With the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, Monte Rosa. A single visit to the Matterhorn village is not enough to experience all of the attractions and records. An excursion to Gornergrat is a must.

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