Arrival by car

Drive to Zermatt by private car?

Zermatt is car-free. Access by private car is only permitted to Täsch. From Täsch, one continues to Zermatt by train or by taxi or limousine service.

Täsch is 5 km from Zermatt. The road from Täsch to Zermatt is closed for public traffic. The Matterhorn Terminal in Täsch has 2,100 covered parking spaces. In addition, there are over 1,000 parking spaces offered by private parties, such as taxi companies or hotels. In Täsch people have to board the train or taxis which have the permission to use the road Täsch-Zermatt. If driving to Zermatt without permission, there will be heavy fines. An extensive taxi service from different private companies serves guests, who prefer to travel to Zermatt by taxi.

  • Taxi and limousine services between Täsch and Zermatt
  • Parking for coaches
  • Shuttle trains every 20 minutes in each direction between Täsch and Zermatt
  • Convenient self-loading of luggage (baggage cart with CHF 5 deposit)