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How to get fromZermatt to Gelmer Funicularby train or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Gelmer Funicular by train or bus

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  1. Train, line 171 bus

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    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain train Ic8 / ...
    3. Take the train from Spiez to Interlaken Osttrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Meiringentrain train R70 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Innertkirchen, Grimseltor to Guttannen, Breitwaldbus bus 171 / ...
    5h 22m
    CHF 44–137

  2. Train, line 511 bus, line 142 bus, line 161 bus

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Stalden-Saastrain train R41 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Stalden-Saas, Bahnhof to Brig, Bahnhofbus bus 511
    3. Take the bus from Brig, Bahnhof to Fiesch, Bahnhofbus bus 142
    4. Take the bus from Fiesch, Bahnhof to Oberwald, Bahnhofbus bus 142
    5. Take the bus from Oberwald, Bahnhof to Handegg, Gelmerbahnbus bus 161
    7h 27m

  3. Train, line 161 bus

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Oberwaldtrain train R43
    3. Take the bus from Oberwald, Bahnhof to Handegg, Gelmerbahnbus bus 161
    5h 37m
    CHF 52–109

Zermatt to Gelmer Funicular by train, bus, and foot

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Gelmer Funicular, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Zermatt to Gelmer Funicular. However, you can take the train to Visp, take the train to Spiez, take the train to Interlaken Ost, take the train to Meiringen, take the train to Innertkirchen Grimseltor, walk to Innertkirchen, Grimseltor, take the line 171 bus to Guttannen, Breitwald, then walk to Gelmer Funicular. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zermatt to Gelmer Funicular via Stalden-Saas, Stalden-Saas, Bahnhof, Brig, Bahnhof, Fiesch, Bahnhof, Oberwald, Bahnhof, and Handegg, Gelmerbahn in around 7h 27m.

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