How to travel from Geneva to Zermatt

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from Geneva to Zermatt

How to get from Geneva to Zermatt by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Geneva to Zermatt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · R 42 331 | 331
09:05AM3h45
Geneva station
12:50PMZermatt Bhf
$1151One-way
1 transfer

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SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · R 42 331 | 331
09:05AM3h45
Geneva station
12:50PMZermatt Bhf
$1151One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · R 42 331 | 331
09:05AM3h45
Geneva station
12:50PMZermatt Bhf
$1151One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBIR 95 1715 | 1715 · R 41 233 | 233
09:24AM3h53
Geneva station
01:17PMZermatt Bhf
$1261One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 95 1713 | 1713 · R 41 229 | 229
08:24AM3h53
Geneva station
12:17PMZermatt Bhf
$1271One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 90 1815 | 1815 · R 42 335 | 335
10:05AM3h45
Geneva station
01:50PMZermatt Bhf
$1281One-way
1 transfer

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General Information about the journey from Geneva to Zermatt

Traveling from Geneva to Zermatt will take you through some of the most stunning scenery in Europe. With snow-capped mountains and deep green valleys, it is a breathtakingly beautiful journey. When traveling from Geneva to Zermatt, the train is the smart option for most people as it is convenient and cost effective. If you have booked accommodation in Zermatt, a shuttle bus service may be provided. Taxis are available but are more expensive than the train. Zermatt is a car free zone and those who drive must leave their cars nearby and catch a shuttle into Zermatt. Trains will take under 4 hours, traveling by bus, taxi or private car will take 3 hours.

Buses from Geneva to Zermatt

Buses from Geneva to Zermatt are normally organised by the travel company when booking accommodation. These are run by Ingrams and leave from the charter terminal at the Geneva airport. Although these will take less time than a train, you may find yourself waiting around at the airport for other passengers to arrive.

Trains from Geneva to Zermatt

Traveling by train is your best bet to go from Geneva to Zermatt. Leaving from the Geneva airport, the journey takes approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. The trains run every thirty minutes and will take you to Visp where you are required to change trains for the final leg of the journey. The waiting time between the trains is 15 minutes and there are 31 trains per day. Switzerland, known for its precision timekeeping, has quite possibly the most efficient train system in place and not surprisingly runs on schedule.

How to get from Geneva to Zermatt

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Zermatt, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Zermatt and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Zermatt

Travel to Zermatt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Zermatt.

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You can travel between Geneva and Zermatt by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Zermatt is a train with an average price of $95 (€76).
The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Zermatt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 43m.
The distance from Geneva to Zermatt is approximately 77 miles (125 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Zermatt is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Zermatt as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Zermatt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Zermatt Bhf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Zermatt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zermatt by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Zermatt by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Zermatt:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Zermatt often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Interlaken, St. Moritz, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zermatt and these popular destinations at a great price.
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