How to travel from Geneva to Zermatt

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Travel Information from Geneva to Zermatt

Distance78 miles (125 km)
Available travel modesTrain
Ticket price range$86 -
Cheapest modeTrain • $86 (€78) • 3 h 23 min
Fastest modeTrain • $86 (€78) • 3 h 23 min
Popular travel companiesSBB

Travel 78 miles (125 km) by train to Zermatt from Geneva. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct train 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.

SBBRE 33 18413 | 18413 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · RE 41 237 | 237
10:08AM4h09
Geneva station
02:17PMZermatt Bhf
$1111One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

SBBRE 33 18413 | 18413 · IR 95 1717 | 1717 · RE 41 237 | 237
10:08AM4h09
Geneva station
02:17PMZermatt Bhf
$1111One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · RE 42 331 | 331
08:53AM3h57
Geneva station
12:50PMZermatt Bhf
$1221One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SBBRE 33 18409 | 18409 · IR 95 1713 | 1713 · RE 41 229 | 229
08:08AM4h09
Geneva station
12:17PMZermatt Bhf
$1251One-way
2 transfers
SBBIR 90 1815 | 1815 · RE 42 335 | 335
09:53AM3h57
Geneva station
01:50PMZermatt Bhf
$1591One-way
1 transfer
SBBRE 33 18411 | 18411 · IR 95 1715 | 1715 · RE 41 233 | 233
09:08AM4h09
Geneva station
01:17PMZermatt Bhf
$1591One-way
2 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.

How to get from Geneva to Zermatt

The Best Way According to our Users

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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There are 1 ways to get from Geneva to Zermatt: train.

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Zermatt is a train with an average price of $86 (€78).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Zermatt:

Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which costs on average () for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Zermatt from Geneva is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 23 min.

Other travel options to Zermatt take longer:

Zermatt is approximately 78 miles (125 km) away from Geneva.

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Zermatt is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Geneva to 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:

    The following travel companies offer services from Geneva to Zermatt:

    • SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can get you to Zermatt by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with SBB from Geneva to Zermatt for $86 (€78) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Zermatt with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zermatt as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Geneva to Zermatt.

    Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Zermatt often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Interlaken or St. Moritz. 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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