What is the cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Zermatt?

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Zermatt is to train via Novara which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lucerne to Zermatt?

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Zermatt is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Zermatt?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Cuneo and arriving at Zermatt via Torino Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale and Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Zermatt?

The distance between Lucerne and Zermatt is 462 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Zermatt without a car is to train which takes 9h 32m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 32m to get from Lucerne to Zermatt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Zermatt train from?

Lucerne to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Cuneo station.

Where does the Lucerne to Zermatt train arrive?

Lucerne to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.

Where can I stay near Zermatt?

There are 2584+ hotels available in Zermatt.

Lucerne to Zermatt - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lucerne to Zermatt by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
9h 32m
CHF 88–181
Train via Novara
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Novaratrain
3. Take the train from Novara to Domodossolatrain Re
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
9h 53m
CHF 64–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cuneo to Torino Lingottotrain
2. Take the bus from Turin Train Station Lingotto to Milan Malpensa Airport T1bus
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus 3
4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain R42 / ...
10h 53m
CHF 75–132
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Borgo S. Dalmazzo to Ventimigliatrain
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain
13h 32m
CHF 139–305

Lucerne to Zermatt by bus and train

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Distance: 461.7 km
Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Italy and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Aisone - Furan - Ritorno to Zermatt via Cuneo Corso Monviso - Ospedale - Ritorno, Cuneo, Torino Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 9h 32m.

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