Travel Information
Your Journey to Us
To the heart of the Swiss Alps
550 m
from station
6
min walk
10 m
to Sunnegga
Transport Options
Choose Your Way
By Car
Zermatt is car-free. Private traffic is only permitted up to Täsch (5 km before Zermatt), and the road between Täsch and Zermatt is closed to private transport.
- Various car parks and uncovered parking spaces are available in Täsch
- Some car parks offer taxi service to/from Zermatt. We recommend Taxi Christophe.
- Shuttle trains run between Täsch and Zermatt every 20 minutes
- The journey from Täsch to Zermatt takes approximately 12 minutes
By Train
Direct connections in Brig and Visp to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway through the scenic Nicolaital valley.
From Zurich
3h 15min
From Basel
3h 21min
From Bern
2h 10min
From Geneva
3h 45min
By Plane
Zermatt is only a few hours from major international airports and has its own heliport operated by Air Zermatt.
Transit Overview
Transportation Options Comparison
Key transit data, transfer times, and reservation requirements for your trip to Hotel Welschen.
| Transport Mode | Endpoint Station | Transfer to Hotel (550m) | Est. Duration | Reservation Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car (to Täsch) | Matterhorn Terminal Täsch | 12-min Shuttle Train + 6-min walk (550m) | 12 min from Täsch (+ driving time) | Parking recommended (covered) |
| Train (SBB / MGB) | Zermatt Railway Station | 6-min walk (550m) or electro-taxi | Bern: 2h 10m | Zurich: 3h 15m | Only required for panoramic trains (e.g. Glacier Express) |
| Plane + SBB Train | Zermatt Station (via ZRH / GVA / BSL airports) | Direct airport-train connection + 6-min walk | Zurich Airport: 3h 30m | Geneva: 4h | Swiss Travel Pass recommended for tourists |
| Helicopter (Air Zermatt) | Zermatt Heliport | Complimentary transfer to Hotel Welschen | Direct airport flights (approx. 20-30 min) | Strictly required, weather dependent |
Parking in Täsch
Parking Options
Since Zermatt is car-free, you'll park your vehicle in Täsch and take the shuttle train for the final leg.
Matterhorn Terminal Täsch
From CHF 25 per day- 2,100 covered parking spaces
- Open 24/7
- Direct access to shuttle train
- 131 electric car charging spaces
Taxi Christophe
From CHF 15 per day- Covered and uncovered parking spaces
- Taxi service available
- Electric car charging available
- Reservation required
Your Journey
Arrive in Täsch
Park your vehicle
Shuttle Train
12 min to Zermatt
Zermatt Station
550 m to hotel
Hotel Welschen
6 min walk
For International Travelers
Recommended Tickets
Swiss Pass
All in One Ticket for spontaneous. Limitless by rail, bus and ship through Switzerland.
Transfer Ticket
From the airport railway station directly to the destination and back again.
Special Routes
Air Zermatt
Helicopter Transfer
For an unforgettable arrival experience, Air Zermatt offers helicopter transfers directly from airports.
- Direct transfers from airports
- Scenic flights available
- Year-round operation
- Weather dependent
Air Zermatt
Hotel Transfer Service
Upon availability, you can book a transfer service from the Zermatt train station to the hotel. Please inform us in advance.
+41 27 966 63 33