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Is it easier to get to Zermatt from Geneva or Zurich?

Travelling to Zermatt by car from Zurich is 1 1/2 hours longer than from Geneva. Note that only Zermatt/Täsch based companies can drive you all the way to Zermatt itself. With other services you will have to stop in Täsch and book a local car from Täsch to Zermatt (10 minutes).



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Travelling to Zermatt by car from Zurich is 1 1/2 hours longer than from Geneva. Note that only Zermatt/Täsch based companies can drive you all the way to Zermatt itself. With other services you will have to stop in Täsch and book a local car from Täsch to Zermatt (10 minutes).

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By Air. 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.

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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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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.

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Travel from Zurich to Zermatt by train The average train time from Zurich Hb station to Zermatt station is 4h 3m, although it takes 3h 12m on the fastest SBB services. There are around 25 trains per day running from Zurich to Zermatt and will usually require a change along the way in Visp.

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On average, there are about 25 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 26 minutes.

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No, there are no direct train services from Zurich Hb to Zermatt. Travelling from Zurich Hb to Zermatt by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

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Travelling from Geneva to Zermatt by train Generally, the train from Geneva to Zermatt takes around 4h 5m, but can take just 3h 31m on the fastest services. As there aren't any direct trains available from Geneva to Zermatt, you will need to make at least one change along your journey.

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The direct route is very scenic from Geneva along the shores of the lake then entering into the Rhone Valley with mountains on bothsides of the train. At Visp you have to change into the narrow gauge train which climbs the steep Matter valley passing some pretty alpine villages to Zermatt.

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Geneva to Zermatt day trip It's definitely one of the longer day excursions from Geneva that we cover in this article, but Zermatt is such a beautiful village it is worth the extra travel time.

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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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It pays off to book your trip to Zermatt ahead of time. The Swiss Travel Pass gives you a discount on the regular price. With trains leaving for Zermatt every 30 minutes, the train journey from the Swiss airports and the border is a comfortable and straightforward one.

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Good to Know about Transfers to Zermatt TRASERBAS offers the private transfer from Zurich airport (city) to Täsch (Zermatt) at a highly affordable rate Chf 580 per car and max 7 people.

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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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