Bus Tours Zermatt
Getting Around Zermatt: No Bus Tours Needed
Zermatt is a car-free alpine village, so coach tours and hop-on hop-off buses do not run here. Sightseeing is done by cog railway, cable car and on foot, and the village itself is compact. Here is how it works.
Arriving
- Drive to Täsch: cars stop at Täsch, about 5 km below Zermatt. The Matterhorn Terminal has about 2,100 covered spaces at roughly CHF 16-17 a day; check the current tariff.
- Zermatt Shuttle: a 12-minute train from Täsch to Zermatt, every 20 minutes in the daytime. A return costs about CHF 17.20 and is valid for 30 days.
- Train from the airport: Zurich and Geneva are each about 3.5 hours by rail, changing at Visp.
Moving around the village
- Local e-buses: two electric bus lines run in the village and are reported free for visitors. Confirm on zermatt.swiss before you rely on it.
- E-taxis: electric taxis cover short hops and hotel transfers.
- Walking: most of the village sights are a short stroll from the station.
Seeing the mountains
- Gornergrat Bahn: the cog railway to 3,089 m, about CHF 132 return in summer and CHF 102 from November to April. It usually pauses for works in early November; check the timetable.
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise: cable cars to 3,883 m with a viewing platform and the Glacier Palace.
- Sunnegga and the Five Lakes Walk: a summer walk; the lifts close between seasons.
Tips
- Start early: clouds usually build by late morning.
- Dress in layers: it is far colder at altitude than in the village.
- Use a rail pass: the Swiss Travel Pass and Half Fare Card give 50% off the main lifts.
- Take altitude seriously: move slowly, drink water and descend if you feel unwell.