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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Heidelberg is to train which costs €85 - €470 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Heidelberg?

The distance between Zermatt and Heidelberg is 499 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €85 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Zermatt to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Heidelberg train from?

Zermatt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Heidelberg train arrive?

Zermatt to Heidelberg train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

How do I get a train ticket from Zermatt to Heidelberg?

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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Zermatt to Heidelberg - 6 ways to travel via train, night train, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Zermatt to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), train, night train, plane, or bus

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1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
6h 38m
€86–469
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Visp to Zürich HBtrain Ic8 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 16m
€123–381
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
5. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 1m
€221–642
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 50m
€228–594
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
5. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 23m
€203–564
Train, bus to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain
2. Take the bus from Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1bus
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 37m
€115–325

Zermatt to Heidelberg by train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.4 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 38m.

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