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Geneva Airport to Zermatt by train
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Cheapest Price US$73.50
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30 days in advance US$77.00
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7 days in advance US$91.50
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First train00:00
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Last train23:59
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey3hr 40m
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Distance128 kilometres
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Trains per day91
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Avg. journey time4hr 49m
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Train operators
Travelling from Geneva Airport to Zermatt by train
Want to know how to get from Geneva Airport to Zermatt by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Geneva Airport to Zermatt take around 3 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 128 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Geneva Airport is scheduled to depart at around 00:00. The last departure is usually at around 23:59 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Geneva Airport at around 00:00, with the last train leaving at around 23:59. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 91 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 4 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$73.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Zermatt, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Zermatt.
Is there a direct train from Geneva Airport to Zermatt?
The journey between Geneva Airport and Zermatt usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Geneva Airport to Zermatt every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Geneva Airport to Zermatt?
The Geneva Airport to Zermatt train travel takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Geneva Airport to Zermatt train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Zermatt leaving Geneva Airport at around 00:00 and the last train leaving at around 23:59 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Geneva Airport at around 00:00, with the final departure at 23:59.
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InterRegio & Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn
It is a very easy journey by train from Geneva Airport to Zermatt. The tickets we sell for this route are completely flexible and can be used on any train within one month of the date of the ticket. So you don’t need to worry about being tied to a particular train if your flight is delayed.
The journey starts with a Swiss Railways train from Geneva Airport to Visp. All trains on this route stop at the city centre station in Geneva ten minutes after leaving the airport. The line then skirts the north shore of Lake Geneva, making this a very memorable journey. Sit on the right side of the train for the best views of the lake. Upon arrival in Visp, you transfer onto a narrow-gauge train of the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn (MGB) for the last hour of the journey. That train climbs up out of the Rhône Valley to Zermatt.
Bear in mind that we issue paper tickets for this journey, so book at least ten days prior to travel so that we can post your tickets to you.
Geneva Airport to Visp
Direct trains from Geneva Airport to Visp leave from the main airport railway station which is underground; it is well signed from the main terminal building. The route is served by Swiss InterRegio trains making 10 to 13 intermediate stops along the way.
This is a magnificent journey for sightseeing. On a good day, you’ll have wonderful views across Lake Geneva to the Alps beyond. There is an especially lovely stretch east of Lausanne as the railway cuts through the Lavaux vineyards. Just after Montreux you’ll see the famous Château de Chillon on the lakeshore to your right and then the train follows the broad valley of the River Rhône up through Valais vineyards to Visp.
Visp to Zermatt
Trains of the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn leave for Zermatt from platform 3 at Visp station. Services run every half hour during the day, but only hourly (or even less) in the evenings. The 36-kilometre journey takes 65 to 70 minutes. Sounds slow? Once you see the difficult terrain, you’ll understand why. This is a very challenging mountain route.
There are six intermediate stations between Visp and Zermatt, though at two of these the train stops only upon request. Zermatt station is an extraordinary supersized Swiss chalet – a nice introduction to the surreal circus of Zermatt life.