How to get from Zermatt to Geneva by train?

By train

To get from Zermatt to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE42 train from Zermatt station to Visp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the IR15 train from Lausanne station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 5 min.

245min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - IR90IR90
Train - IR15IR15
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zermatt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zermatt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Brig Bahnhofplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Visp
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Lausanne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lausanne
    95 min
  • 6
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    42 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE42, IR90 and RE33

To get from Zermatt to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE42 train from Zermatt station to Visp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the RE33 train from Lausanne station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - IR90IR90
Train - RE33RE33
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zermatt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zermatt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Brig Bahnhofplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Visp
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Lausanne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lausanne
    95 min
  • 6
    Train - RE33RE33
    Wait for train
    RE33
    Annemasse
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    49 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zermatt to Geneva

The distance between Zermatt, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 232.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 245 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zermatt to Geneva by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zermatt

Zermatt is located at Zermatt, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Zermatt, Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Zermatt:

  • Findelbach

Bus stations close to Zermatt:

  • Zermatt, Bahnhof
  • Zermatt, Untere Matten
  • Zermatt, Getwingbrücke

Cable Car stations close to Zermatt:

  • Zermatt (Matterhorn Talstat.)
  • Sunnegga (Talstation Blauherd)

Funicular stations close to Zermatt:

  • Zermatt (Talstation Sunnegga)

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Métropole.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Métropole
  • Genève, Place De Neuve
  • Genève, Liszt

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève-Jardin-Anglais (Lac)
  • Genève-Molard (Lac)
  • Genève-Mt-Blanc (Lac)

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE42, IR90 and RE33

To get from Zermatt to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE42 train from Zermatt station to Visp station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the RE33 train from Lausanne station to Genève station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min.

254min
Walk to train station
Train - RE42RE42
Train - IR90IR90
Train - RE33RE33
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zermatt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zermatt
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Brig Bahnhofplatz
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Visp
    69 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Lausanne
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lausanne
    95 min
  • 6
    Train - RE33RE33
    Wait for train
    RE33
    Annemasse
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    49 min
  • 8
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zermatt to Geneva?

    The fastest way takes 245 minutes, using Bus line RE42, Bus line IR90, Bus line IR15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zermatt to Geneva?

    The alternative route takes 254 minutes, using Bus line RE42, Bus line IR90, Bus line RE33.

  • Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Geneva?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zermatt to Geneva?

    The RE42 train line goes from Zermatt station near Zermatt in Geneve to Brig Bahnhofplatz station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Brig Bahnhofplatz station near Geneva in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zermatt to Geneva by train?

    The total travel time between Zermatt in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train is about 4 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zermatt to get to Geneva?

    Get on the RE42 train from the Zermatt station near Zermatt in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zermatt and Geneva?

    Get off the train at the Brig Bahnhofplatz station, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.

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