Mountain town in Valais, Switzerland
Getting around Zermatt
How to get around Zermatt
The village is car-free: arrive by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Visp, then walk or use electric taxis. Cable cars and cogwheel trains reach the surrounding peaks.
Ways to get around Zermatt
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn | About CHF 40 from Visp; CHF 9 from Täsch | Trains every 20–30 min; the only way to reach Zermatt by rail |
| Gornergrat Bahn | About CHF 100–140 return | Cogwheel train to 3,089 m for Matterhorn views |
| Electric taxis and buses | CHF 10–25 | Small cars inside the village; book at the station |
Taxis in Zermatt
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps; electric taxis and hotel shuttles run within the village. Car parking is in Täsch.
Arriving in Zermatt
Via Zurich or Geneva (ZRH)
Train from Zurich Airport about 3 hr 30 min, ~CHF 100; from Geneva about 3 hr 45 min. Change at Visp.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences valid 12 months; IDP needed unless in German, French, Italian or English. Motorway vignette CHF 40.
- Onward travel in Switzerland: Trains run on time and reach nearly every valley, with connecting buses, boats and cable cars. Fares are high; the Swiss Travel Pass or Half Fare Card cuts costs.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Zermatt?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps; electric taxis and hotel shuttles run within the village. Car parking is in Täsch.
What's the best way to get around Zermatt?
The village is car-free: arrive by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Visp, then walk or use electric taxis. Cable cars and cogwheel trains reach the surrounding peaks.
How do I get from the airport to Zermatt?
Train from Zurich Airport about 3 hr 30 min, ~CHF 100; from Geneva about 3 hr 45 min. Change at Visp.
Is Zermatt walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- SBB Swiss Federal Railways
- SBB rail passes for visitors
- Zermatt Tourism
- Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn
- Air Zermatt
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