How far is it from Basal to Zermatt?

The distance between Basal and Zermatt is 171 km.

How do I travel from Basal to Zermatt without a car?

The best way to get from Basal to Zermatt without a car is to travel and train which takes 5h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basal to Zermatt?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Basal to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2605+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Basal to Zermatt - 3 ways to travel via train, and line 321 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Basal to Zermatt by unknown, train, or bus

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1. Walk from Basal to Bodio TIunknown
2. Take the train from Bodio TI to Göschenentrain
3. Take the train from Andermatt to Zermatt, Bahnhoftrain 903 / ...
5h 22m
Travel, train via Brig
1. Walk from Basal to Bodio TIunknown
2. Take the train from Bodio TI to Göschenentrain
3. Take the train from Andermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain R43 / ...
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
6h
Travel, line 321 bus, train
1. Walk from Basal to Frasco, Paeseunknown
2. Take the bus from Frasco, Paese to Locarno, Stazionebus 321
3. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
6h 37m

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Distance: 170.9 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Basal, Switzerland and Zermatt, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Basal to Zermatt. However, you can travel to Bodio TI, take the train to Göschenen, take the train to Andermatt, then take the train to Zermatt, Bahnhof. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Basal to Zermatt via Bodio TI, Göschenen, Andermatt, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 6h.

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