How to travel from Zermatt to Bern, Switzerland

The distance between Zermatt and Bern is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zermatt to Bern 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 Bern.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 88($89)
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Drive

Drive to Bern.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zermatt and Bern

There are several options for getting from Zermatt to Bern by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 88 ($89) and will take around 2h 5m.

The distance between Zermatt and Bern is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 105km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Zermatt and Bern by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zermatt to Bern is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx CHF 88 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Zermatt and Bern, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 88 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zermatt and Bern. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zermatt to Bern. 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 5m.

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity and DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano run train services between Zermatt and Bern. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Zermatt and Bern. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Bern. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zermatt to Bern. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Bern. instead which will take 2h 5m.

The closest major airport to Bern is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 101km (63 miles) from Bern. Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Zermatt and Bern. 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 Zermatt to Bern is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around CHF 88 ($89).

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Transport options from Zermatt to Bern
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
CHF 88($89)
hourly129km (80 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
CHF 31($31)
on demand235km (146 miles)

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Airports near Bern

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Bern
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Bern
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
170km (106 miles) from Bern