J2Ski logo J2Ski logo
Login Forum Search Recent Forums

Transfer Geneva to Zermatt

Transfer Geneva to Zermatt

Login
To Create or Answer a Topic

Started by VLN in Switzerland - 16 Replies

J2Ski

VLN posted Mar-2011

Sorry if this is a FAQ (I did do a search but didn't come up with anything) but I am arriving in Geneva on 26th March and can't find a transfer for anything less than a billion squillion pounds. Does anyone have any recommendations please?
Thanks,VLN

Mjjw69
reply to 'Transfer Geneva to Zermatt'
posted Mar-2011

Maybe worth hiring a car, depending on time you are there. You are going to Switzerland, it wouldn't be right if it wasn't a fortune.

Admin
reply to 'Transfer Geneva to Zermatt'
posted Mar-2011

Take the train!

From Zermatt website's arrival advice :-

one can simply check luggage and skis directly through to Zermatt, and board a train (under the airport terminal) within the hour...


...hire car might work out better value if there's a group of you though.
The Admin Man

Bandit
reply to 'Transfer Geneva to Zermatt'
posted Mar-2011

A Swiss Transfer Ticket will cover the journey there and back and costs around £75 2nd class.

Brucie
reply to 'Transfer Geneva to Zermatt'
posted Mar-2011

Yes - The train is your best bet. I've done this trip and t is easy and convenient.

Train station is downstairs at Airport. Change at Visp for journey up the mountain. Electric taxi to hotel - Job done!! :D
"Better to remain reticent and have people think one is an idiot, than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt"

Msej449
reply to 'Transfer Geneva to Zermatt'
posted Mar-2011

I've done the trip to Zermatt by train and it's far easier than by car/bus. You have to park the car at the transfer station anyway and catch the train, so you might as well do it by train from the start. You can work out the schedule using the railway website:

http://www.sbb.ch

There are discount fares available to foreigners. As well as the site above, you can also get tickets from the Swiss Tourist Office in London, who are also very helpful if you 'phone them up:

http://www.stc.co.uk/

Edited 1 time. Last update at 09-Mar-2011

LOTA
reply to 'Transfer Geneva to Zermatt'
posted Mar-2011

Brucie wrote: Train station is downstairs at Airport.


Railway station, Brucie, not train station!!!! :evil:

Endorse what you say, though. The railway stations that are part and parcel of the airports make it much the best way -and most economical - to get to a Swiss resort. And the Swiss Transfer Pass is a set price at £72 return is excellent value!

VLN
reply to 'Transfer Geneva to Zermatt'
posted Mar-2011

Thank you everyone! I will definitely look into the train. Is it far cheaper to get the tickets in advance or doesn't it make much difference?
(And what's wrong with train station?!!)
Cheers!

Topic last updated on 20-March-2011 at 08:57