How to get from Genève to Zermatt by light rail and train?

From Genève to Zermatt by light rail and train

To get from Genève to Zermatt in Geneve, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 18 light rail from Genève, Augustins station to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the R42 train from Visp station to Zermatt station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min. The light rail and train schedule from Genève may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Zermatt on the Moovit app.

277min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1818
Train - IR90IR90
Train - R42R42
Walk to Zermatt
Leaves from Genève, Augustins

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Augustins
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1818
    Wait for light rail
    18
    Meyrin, Cern
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Genève
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Brig
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Visp
    157 min
  • 7
    Train - R42R42
    Wait for train
    R42
    Zermatt
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zermatt
    73 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zermatt
    Walk to
    Zermatt
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Genève to Zermatt

The distance between Genève, Geneve and Zermatt, Geneve is approximately 233.75 km, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Genève to Zermatt by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Geneve – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Genève to Zermatt

To check the light rail and train schedule from Genève to Zermatt using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Genève) and destination (Zermatt), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Light Rail line 18, Train line IR90, Train line R42.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Genève and Zermatt in Geneve?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Genève to Zermatt in Geneve?

    The 18 light rail line goes from Genève, Augustins station near Genève to Genève, Gare Cornavin station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Genève, Gare Cornavin station near Zermatt in Geneve.

  • How long does it take to travel from Genève to Zermatt in Geneve by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Genève and Zermatt in Geneve by light rail and train is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Genève to get to Zermatt in Geneve?

    Get on the 18 light rail from the Genève, Augustins station near Genève in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Genève and Zermatt in Geneve?

    Get off the light rail at the Genève, Gare Cornavin station, which is closest to Zermatt in Geneve.

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