Lausanne to Zermatt: Road Trip Guide & Distance

63.5 miles 102.2 km · straight line
107.6 miles actual route 173.1 km · driving distance
2h 18min estimated drive time
CHF 21 - CHF 26 estimated fuel cost
~38min flight time · usually no direct flights
122° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lausanne from Zermatt?

The distance from Lausanne to Zermatt is 63.5 miles (102.2 km) as the crow flies. Zermatt is located ESE of Lausanne. By car, the driving distance is approximately 107.6 miles, taking about 2h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 38min. Both are located in Switzerland.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lausanne and Zermatt. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lausanne to Zermatt

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 18min CHF 21 - CHF 26 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 46min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 11min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lausanne & Zermatt

Quick Facts

Lausanne
46.52°N, 6.63°E
Europe/Zurich
495m elevation
Zermatt
46.02°N, 7.75°E
Europe/Zurich
1608m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 21 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 392.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM