The distance between Lausanne and Zermatt is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lausanne to Zermatt by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Zermatt → Lausanne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt.
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There are several options for getting from Lausanne to Zermatt by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 110 ($115) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 23 ($23).
The distance between Lausanne and Zermatt is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (64 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Lausanne and Zermatt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lausanne to Zermatt is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx CHF 23 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Lausanne and Zermatt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 110 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lausanne and Zermatt. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lausanne 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 2h 40m.
Swiss Railways and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn run train services between Lausanne and Zermatt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Lausanne and Zermatt. We recommend that you drive to Zermatt. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lausanne to Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Lausanne and Zermatt. The distance is around 173km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lausanne to Zermatt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around CHF 110 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | CHF 110($115) | hourly | 171km (106 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | CHF 23($23) | on demand | 173km (108 miles) |
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The following major airports near Zermatt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.