The distance between Bern and Zermatt is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Bern to Zermatt by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt.
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There are several options for getting from Bern to Zermatt by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 88 ($89) and will take around 2hrs.
The distance between Bern and Zermatt is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (66 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Bern and Zermatt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bern to Zermatt is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx CHF 88 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Zermatt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 88 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Zermatt. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Zermatt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visp. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Swiss Railways and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn run train services between Bern and Zermatt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Bern and Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Bern and Zermatt. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Zermatt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around CHF 88 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | CHF 88($89) | hourly | 129km (80 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | CHF 31($31) | on demand | 235km (146 miles) |
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
The following major airports near Zermatt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.