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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Kriens is to train via Unterseen which costs SFr 60 - SFr 180 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Kriens is to train via Bern which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Kriens?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Luzern via Visp and Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Kriens?

The distance between Zermatt and Kriens is 241 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Kriens without a car is to train via Bern which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Zermatt to Kriens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Kriens train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Kriens train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Kriens?

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Zermatt to Kriens - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Kriens by train or train (Trenitalia)

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Train via Bern
best
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
4h 29m
CHF 88–252
Train via Unterseen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Interlaken Ost to Luzerntrain Lix
6h 27m
CHF 61–172
Train
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Andermatttrain 900 / ...
2. Take the train from Göschenen to Luzerntrain Ir26 / ...
6h 16m

Zermatt to Kriens by train and bus

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Distance: 241 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Kriens, Schachenstrasse via Visp, Bern, Luzern, and Luzern, Bahnhof in around 4h 29m.

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