How to travel from Thun to Zermatt, Switzerland

The distance between Thun and Zermatt is around 98km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Thun 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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Train

Take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 73($74)
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Drive

Drive to Zermatt.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance188km (117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thun and Zermatt

There are several options for getting from Thun to Zermatt by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 73 ($74) and will take around 1h 45m.

The distance between Thun and Zermatt is around 98km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 82km (51 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Thun and Zermatt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Thun to Zermatt is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 73 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Thun and Zermatt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 73 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Thun and Zermatt. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Thun 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 1h 45m.

Swiss Railways and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn run train services between Thun and Zermatt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thun and Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Thun to Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Thun and Zermatt. The distance is around 188km (117 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thun to Zermatt is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 73 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Thun and Zermatt

Transport options from Thun to Zermatt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
CHF 73($74)
hourly98km (61 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
CHF 25($25)
on demand188km (117 miles)

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Airports near Zermatt

The following major airports near Zermatt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.

GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
129km (80 miles) from Zermatt
ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Zermatt
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
213km (133 miles) from Zermatt