Rome2Rio

How to get fromOttawa to Zermattby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Zermatt

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to Zermatt by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane YOW - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain train
    15h 57m
    CHF 297–1,057

  2. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane YOW - MXP
    2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus bus
    3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train
    17h 11m
    CHF 222–775

  3. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane YUL - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Visptrain train
    15h 26m
    CHF 399–1,101

  4. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane YOW - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain train
    3. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train
    17h 29m
    CHF 394–991

  5. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane YUL - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain train
    4. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain train
    15h 53m
    CHF 434–966

  6. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane YUL - MXP
    3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviariabus bus
    4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train
    16h 39m
    CHF 344–919

  7. Train to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Dorvaltrain train
    2. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane YUL - LYS
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    4. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain train
    18h 29m
    CHF 409–1,206

  8. Fly Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane YOW - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Brigtrain train
    4. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train
    20h 2m
    CHF 301–1,026

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 215Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ottawa to Zermatt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 6,288.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 57m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and Zermatt, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Ottawa to Zermatt. However, you can take the line 105 bus to Airport / Aéroport, walk to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, take the train to Visp, then take the train to Zermatt. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dorval, walk to Terminus Dorval, take the bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, take the train to Visp, then take the train to Zermatt.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides