Geneva to Zermatt by bus + train

This route from Geneva to Zermatt is not by bus the whole way: by bus, train it takes about 9h 42m in total, run by FlixBus, City transit, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz). A quicker option we found is train, at 4h 01m.

A closer look at the Bus journey

What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare
€73

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Total journey
9h 42m
Change
4 transfers
Operator
FlixBus, City transit, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)

The journey, step by step

  1. 1
    Geneva to Canton of Basel-StadtFlixBus3h 20m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Canton of Basel-Stadt
  2. 2
    Canton of Basel-Stadt to BaselCity transit10m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Basel
  3. 3
    Basel to ThunSBB1h 25m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Thun
  4. 4
    Thun to VispSBB37m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

    Change at Visp
  5. 5
    Visp to ZermattMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)36m

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time9h 42m

Before you travel

Where does the bus leave from?

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Seats and the service

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Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

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Other ways to travel

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 2h 20m€15Book
  • Train· 3h 43m€66Book

Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8

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Geneva to Zermatt by bus: common questions

How long does Geneva to Zermatt take by bus?

The bus does not cover the whole route: bus + train together take about 9h 42m, 4 transfers.

How much is a bus ticket from Geneva to Zermatt?

The best price in our latest check was €73. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from Geneva to Zermatt?

FlixBus, City transit, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz). You buy the ticket directly from them.

Is the bus or the train better?

The train is faster at 4h 01m. It is cheaper too, at €42.

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