How to travel from Zermatt to Geneva International Airport (GVA), Switzerland

The distance between Zermatt and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zermatt to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA)Zermatt if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Visp and then to Genève-Aéroport.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 130($135)
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Drive

Drive to Geneva Airport (GVA).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zermatt and Geneva International Airport (GVA)

There are several options for getting from Zermatt to Geneva International Airport (GVA) by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 130 ($135) and will take around 3h 30m. 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 International Airport (GVA) is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Zermatt and Geneva International Airport (GVA) 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 International Airport (GVA) 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 International Airport (GVA), if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 130 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zermatt and Geneva International Airport (GVA). It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zermatt to Geneva International Airport (GVA). 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 30m.

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Railways and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Zermatt and Geneva International Airport (GVA). Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Geneva International Airport (GVA). We recommend that you drive to Geneva Airport (GVA). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Geneva International Airport (GVA) from Zermatt is to drive which will take 3h 15m and cost around CHF 32 ($32).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zermatt to Geneva International Airport (GVA). We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Genève-Aéroport. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zermatt and Geneva International Airport (GVA). The distance is around 238km (148 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 International Airport (GVA) is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around CHF 130 ($135).

How do I get from Zermatt to Geneva International Airport (GVA)

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Transport options from Zermatt to Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
CHF 130($135)
hourly237km (147 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
CHF 32($32)
on demand238km (148 miles)

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