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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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.
Geneva to Zermatt day tripIt'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.
The one we recommend is a full 12 hour trip that takes in Zermatt, the Matterhorn and Gornergrat. During the day you'll travel by train from Zurich, accompanied by an expert guide, and even take a trip to the top of Gornergrat for those panoramic Alpine views.
As there aren't any direct trains available from Geneva to Zermatt, you will need to make at least one change along your journey. Nestled in the shadows of the Alpine mountain range, Zermatt is a picturesque ski resort situated close to the Swiss-Italian border.
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.
On average, it takes around 2 hours 16 minutes to travel from Interlaken Ost to Zermatt by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 6 minutes though. You'll usually find 22 trains per day running along the 75 km route between these two destinations.
Travel from Zurich to Zermatt by trainThe 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.
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.
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.