What is the most scenic way to get to Zermatt?

If you are travelling to Zermatt by train: fly to Zurich or Geneva and take the train to Visp, where you change to the mountain train direct to Zermatt. The whole journey is very scenic, going alongside lakes, vineyards and mountains with typically Swiss efficiency.



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Glacier Express Zurich – Zermatt train Known locally as the Gletscherexpress, this is one of the most scenic trips you can take anywhere. If you want to explore this breathtaking option, you would need to make your way from Zurich HB or airport to Chur, which takes around an hour and 15 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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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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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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The nearest airport to Zermatt is Geneva (244 kilometres) but because Geneva is a gateway for skiers travelling to Switzerland, it can get busy and flights can be expensive during peak season. Another option is the Zurich airport (248 kilometres). Both airports are well connected to the Swiss rail network.

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I would recommend Zermatt - if you like mountains and hiking and quiet, Lucerne if you like cities and nightlife. Lucerne is a city, you will find the same kinds of things in Lucerne that you will find in Geneva - Lucerne does have Mt. Pilatus, you can take a great round trip tour, boat, cog rail, tram, gondola, bus...

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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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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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The full Glacier Express journey between Zermatt and St. Moritz is just under 8 hours. The journey between Brig and Chur is around 4 hours. The Glacier Express carves its way through the unforgettable mountain scenery of the Swiss Alps.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$74, while the price is around US$85 if you book 7 days in advance. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it's worth booking ahead of time if you can, or check our special offers and deals.

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