The distance between Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Zermatt by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zermatt → Altenrhein Airport (ACH) if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zürich HB then Visp and then to Zermatt.
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Take the bus to St. Gallen Bahnhof and then to Bern then take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt.
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There are several options for getting from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Zermatt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 27 ($27) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 60 ($61).
The distance between Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (133 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Zermatt is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 60 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Zermatt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rorschach Hauptbahnhof Süd, Romanshorn and Visp. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Swiss Railways, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Südostbahn and Glacier Express run train services between Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt. We recommend that you drive to Zermatt. instead which will take 4h 40m.
The easiest way to get to Zermatt from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) is to drive which will take 4h 40m and cost around CHF 60 ($61).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Zermatt is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 129km (80 miles) from Zermatt. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) and Zermatt. The distance is around 302km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Zermatt is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 185 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Zürich HB + 2 similar | 4h 45m | CHF 185($185) | hourly | 352km (218 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | CHF 185($185) | hourly | 351km (218 miles) |
Train via Sargans | 7h 10m | CHF 27($27) | twice daily | 278km (173 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 50m | CHF 100($105) | twice daily | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | CHF 60($61) | on demand | 302km (188 miles) |
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
Südostbahn
Glacier Express
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The following major airports near Zermatt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.