Is Zermatt close to Geneva or Zurich by train?

Is Zermatt close to Geneva or Zurich by train? Zermatt is a car-free zone so if you are travelling by bus or driving; you will have to park your vehicles at Tasch, 7 kilometres from Zermatt. From there, you can take a train to Zermatt, which is three and a half hours from Geneva and four and a half hours from Zurich by road.

Are there direct trains from Zermatt to Zurich?

No, there are no direct train services from Zermatt to Zurich Hb. Travelling from Zermatt to Zurich Hb by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

Can you do a day trip to Zermatt from Geneva?

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.

Is Zermatt to Geneva train scenic?

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.

How to get to Zermatt from Geneva by train?

Travelling from Geneva to Zermatt by train Generally, the train from Geneva to Zermatt takes around 4h 5m, but can take just 3h 31m on the fastest services. As there aren't any direct trains available from Geneva to Zermatt, you will need to make at least one change along your journey.

Is Zermatt better than Lucerne?

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...

How much does the train cost from Zurich to Zermatt?

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.

Which train station to Zermatt?

Täsch railway station Trains from Visp stop at Täsch station before continuing direct to Zermatt; passengers do not need to change. Visitors arriving by car board the shuttle train at Täsch station for the comfortable 12-minute journey to car-free Zermatt.

Is it easier to get to Zermatt from Geneva or Zurich?

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).

Can you do a day trip to Zermatt from Zurich?

Zermatt & Gornergrat summit day tour from Zurich We cross the Alps from north to south by train either over the scenic Lötschberg mountain line or on the direct route (your choice). We arrive in Zermatt at the latest by noon. You can enjoy up to six hours in Zermatt.

Is it easy to get to Zermatt from Zurich?

Travel from Zurich to Zermatt by train The average train time from Zurich Hb station to Zermatt station is 4h 3m, although it takes 3h 12m on the fastest SBB services. There are around 25 trains per day running from Zurich to Zermatt and will usually require a change along the way in Visp.

Is it better to fly into Geneva or Zurich for Zermatt?

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.

What is the easiest city to get to Zermatt?

By Air. Zermatt has no airport of its own and the most convenient airports are in Geneva or Zurich, although the nearest airport is in Sion. Sion has a limited flight schedule, which is why people often opt to travel to the airports in Geneva or Zurich. Once you reach here, you can take a train to Zermatt.