The distance between Zermatt and Geneva is around 231km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Zermatt to Geneva 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 Genève.
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There are several options for getting from Zermatt to Geneva by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 140 ($145) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 32 ($32).
The distance between Zermatt and Geneva is around 231km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (78 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Zermatt and Geneva 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 Geneva is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx CHF 32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Zermatt and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 140 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zermatt and Geneva. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zermatt to Geneva. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Visp. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Zermatt and Geneva. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Zermatt and Geneva. We recommend that you drive to Geneva. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zermatt to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Genève. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. 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 Zermatt and Geneva. The distance is around 240km (149 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 Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around CHF 140 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 35m | CHF 140($145) | hourly | 231km (143 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | CHF 32($32) | on demand | 240km (149 miles) |
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