How to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt
- 69 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus + train, 5h 17m
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We compared the ways to travel from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 17m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 69 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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69 km
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Chamonix-Mont-Blanc → Genevabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 25m - 2Geneva → Visptrain
SBB·2h 22m - 3Visp → ZermatttrainMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)·36m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusChamonix-Mont-Blanc-GenevaBook →SBBGeneva-VispBook →Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)Visp-ZermattBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz); Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Geneva, about 1h 25m. Transfer in Geneva and continue by SBB train on to Visp (2h 22m). Transfer in Visp and continue by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz) train on to Zermatt (36 min). In total it's roughly €56 over 5h 17m, 2 transfers.
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt?
The most useful route takes about 5h 17m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zermatt from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc?
About 69 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €56. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz).
What is the cheapest way to get from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Zermatt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026