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4.6Travel optionsfrom 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.
RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 95 1705 | 1705 · R 42 213 | 2134:08 AM4h09Geneva station8:17 AMZermatt Bhf$831One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IR 95 1705 | 1705 · R 42 213 | 2134:08 AM4h09Geneva station8:17 AMZermatt Bhf$831One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- IR 90 1835 | 1835 · R 42 277 | 2778:05 PM3h43Geneva station11:48 PMZermatt Bhf$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 90 1805 | 1805 · R 42 41315 | 413154:46 AM4h04Geneva station8:50 AMZermatt Bhf$851One-way1 transfer
- IC 1 721 | 721 · IR 95 1721 | 1721 · R 41 245 | 24512:20 PM3h57Geneva station4:17 PMZermatt Bhf$961One-way2 transfers
- IC 1 719 | 719 · IR 95 1719 | 1719 · R 41 241 | 24111:20 AM3h57Geneva station3:17 PMZermatt Bhf$961One-way2 transfers
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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.
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Other travel options to Zermatt take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 13 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Zermatt Bhf.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Zermatt by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zermatt by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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