How to get from Bern to Zermatt
- 107 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
5h 43m
2 transfers
Train
€85
Cheapest
6h 22m
2 transfers
Bus + Train
€59
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Bern to Zermatt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 22m by bus, train, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 107 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
107 km
Bern to Zermatt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Bern → Genevabus
FlixBus·2h 15m - 2Geneva → Visptrain
SBB·2h 22m - 3Visp → ZermatttrainMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)·36m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departure and arrival
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Sep 14
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBern-GenevaBook →SBBGeneva-Visp, Bern-GenevaBook →Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)Visp-ZermattBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz); Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bern to Zermatt works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Bern to Geneva, about 2h 15m. 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 €59 over 6h 22m, 2 transfers.
Bern to Zermatt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Bern to Zermatt?
The most useful route takes about 6h 22m by bus, train, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Bern 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 Bern 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 Bern?
About 107 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Bern to Zermatt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €59. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Bern to Zermatt?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz).
Can you get from Bern to Zermatt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bern 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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Sources and method
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: FlixBus, SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026