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Compare train and flight for Zurich to Zermatt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zermatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €106. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €106, and a flight costs an average of €105.
Distance: 100 miles (162 km)
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€140 Average price Cheapest | €425 Average price |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Zermatt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Zermatt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 8 808 | 808 · R 41 225 | 225Cheapest
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327Fastest
LX2804Other options
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Zermatt.
There are 2 travel options from Zurich to Zermatt. You can take a train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Zermatt is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $63 (€57) compared to other travel options to Zermatt:
Taking a train costs () less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of ().
A train is $303 (€273) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $366 (€330) from Zurich to Zermatt.
The fastest way to get to Zermatt from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Zermatt take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 3 h 12 min of travel time.
The Zurich to Zermatt distance is around 100 miles (161 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Zermatt is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- 14 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Zermatt from Zurich as scheduled services by train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Zermatt:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Zermatt:
- You can go to Zermatt from Zurich by plane with SWISS. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $366 (€330) with SWISS from Zurich to Zermatt on Omio.
- You can take a train from Zurich to Zermatt with SBB, Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). Cheap tickets can be found for $63 (€57) with SBB from Zurich to Zermatt.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Zermatt with the following travel companies:
- Direct flights with SWISS with 7 direct flights per day.
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 to Zermatt from Zurich.
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