How to travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt, Switzerland

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 ZermattZurich Airport (ZRH) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 150($155)
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Drive

Drive to Zermatt.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt

There are several options for getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 150 ($155) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 150 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 150 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich Airport (ZRH) 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 3h 25m.

Swiss Railways and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn run train services between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Zermatt from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to take the train which will take 3h 25m and cost around CHF 150 ($155).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt. We recommend that you take the train to Visp and then to Zermatt. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around CHF 150 ($155).

How do I get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt

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Transport options from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
CHF 150($155)
hourly256km (159 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
CHF 33($33)
on demand248km (154 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