How do I get to Zermatt without a car?

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.



Zermatt is a strictly car-free village, making public transit the only way to reach it in 2026. The most efficient method is to fly into Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA) airports, both of which have integrated train stations. From there, you take a Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) train to Visp, where you transfer to the famous Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, a narrow-gauge mountain railway. This final scenic leg takes about an hour and drops you directly in the center of Zermatt. For those arriving from Italy, you can take a bus to Cervinia and then use a series of cable cars (the Matterhorn Alpine Crossing) to enter Zermatt from the mountainside—a stunning 2026 addition for high-end travelers. If you choose to drive toward Zermatt, you must leave your vehicle in the massive multi-story parking garage in the nearby village of Täsch and take a 12-minute shuttle train for the final stretch, as no private cars are permitted to enter the village itself.

People Also Ask

Flying to either Zurich or Geneva airports is the most convenient when getting to Zermatt: they both have twice-hourly train connections to Zermatt from in-airport train stations.

MORE DETAILS

Transportation in car-free Zermatt There are no automobiles in Zermatt. Walking – going by foot – is our common form of transportation. There are alternatives: bicycle, eTaxi, or eBus. Go about Zermatt relaxed and unstressed.

MORE DETAILS

Zermatt has no airport of its own and the most convenient airports are in Geneva or Zurich, although the nearest airport is in Sion. Sion has a limited flight schedule, which is why people often opt to travel to the airports in Geneva or Zurich. Once you reach here, you can take a train to Zermatt.

MORE DETAILS

As Zermatt is a mostly pedestrianised town, you can walk pretty much anywhere from your accomodation. There are several gondola and mountain railway stations, so make sure that you know which one you need for the hiking route you choose.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Peak glamour at this luxury Swiss ski resort Boasting snow-covered slopes in winter and wildflower meadows in summer, Zermatt is a take-your-breath-away setting whatever the season.

MORE DETAILS

So if you can adjust your itinerary, we highly recommend spending at least one or two nights in Zermatt. As already mentioned, even if you can stay just 1 night, it will already be more relaxed. But ideally, you spend at least 2-3 nights in Zermatt, so that you have 1 or 2 full days to explore.

MORE DETAILS

Those who arrive by automobile can change to the Zermatt shuttle train in Täsch. With this, they are conveniently in auto-free Zermatt in 12 minutes. The shuttle trains depart every 20 minutes.

MORE DETAILS