Ski transfer Zurich Airport → Zermatt (Matterhorn Terminal Täsch) for skiers
You land at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and want to head straight to the Zermatt ski area at the Matterhorn with your skis, snowboard and the whole group – with no changing trains in Visp, no dragging luggage along the platform and no connecting train. SWIVON picks you up together with your equipment at the terminal and takes you door to door all the way to the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch, the car-free gateway to Zermatt. For ski equipment we use exclusively spacious vehicles: Mercedes Sprinter, Sprinter with trailer and coach.
Unlike a general city transfer, this journey is designed entirely around winter sports. If you are instead looking for a prestigious limousine ride, you will find the details on our page about the general transfer Zurich – Zermatt.
Our vehicles for the ski transfer to Zermatt
Skis and snowboards do not fit in an E- or S-Class. For winter sports we therefore rely exclusively on vans and buses with real cargo space.
Mercedes Sprinter – up to 20 people with equipment
The Mercedes Sprinter offers plenty of room for passengers, skis, boards and luggage in a single vehicle. Winter-ready with all-wheel drive and winter tyres – the first choice for families and smaller ski groups heading into Valais to the Matterhorn.
Sprinter with trailer – when the bus is fully occupied
If you are travelling at full capacity, we hitch on a trailer: that way all the ski equipment stays safely and dryly stowed, while every seat inside remains free for your group.
Coach with trailer – for large groups, ski schools & clubs
For large groups we organise coaches (up to 30 / up to 50 people): the luggage travels in the underfloor compartment, and with a lot of equipment additionally in the trailer. If you would rather hire a coach with a chauffeur yourself, we provide the right vehicle. For medium-sized groups a Sprinter or minibus for up to 20 people is also suitable.
No limousines: For ski transfers we drive exclusively Sprinters, Sprinters with trailer and coaches – so that skis, boards and luggage are guaranteed to come along.
Ski luggage & equipment
We carry skis, snowboards, boots, helmets and poles free of charge. When you enquire, simply tell us how many pairs of skis or boards you are bringing and whether you have any bulky equipment with you – then we choose a Sprinter, Sprinter with trailer or coach so that everything is safely stowed. We are of course happy to help with loading at the terminal.
Groups, ski schools & clubs
Ski clubs, ski schools, company outings and large chalet parties are in good hands with us. From the Sprinter for the family to the coach for up to 50 people, your group stays together, the luggage travels in the same convoy, and you arrive as one at the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch. Tell us the number of people, equipment, date and pick-up points – and we will plan the ski transfer.
Winter roads, snow chains & safety
The long journey through Valais and the final stretch up the Matter Valley to Täsch can be demanding in winter. Our vehicles are winter-ready (all-wheel drive/4MATIC, winter tyres), with snow chains if required, and our chauffeurs know the route and the weather conditions. Important: the high passes (Furka, Grimsel, Susten) are closed in winter – we therefore approach via Bern and the Rhône Valley. The agreed price remains fixed – even with snow, traffic jams or diversions there is no winter surcharge.
How your ski transfer works
- Send an enquiry: state the ski area, number of people, amount of equipment, date and addresses.
- You receive a quote with the right vehicle (Sprinter / Sprinter with trailer / coach) and your chauffeur’s details.
- The chauffeur greets you at the airport, helps load the equipment and takes you to the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch.
Route & travel time from Zurich Airport
The distance to Täsch is around 270 km, and the pure travel time is about 3 hours 30 minutes. Since the high passes (Furka, Grimsel, Susten) are closed in winter, the route runs via the A1 towards Bern, on through Fribourg and along Lake Geneva past Vevey and Montreux, and then up the Rhône Valley through Valais (A9) via Martigny, Sion and Sierre to Visp, from there up the Matter Valley to the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch. During the high season and at weekends we build in a time buffer so that you reach the slopes on schedule.
Meet & Greet, flight tracking & waiting time – around the clock
We track your flight in real time and adjust the pick-up time automatically. On this long journey to the ski area, the personal welcome is included: the chauffeur awaits you with a name sign in the arrivals hall, helps with your luggage and equipment and accompanies you to the vehicle. A generous waiting time is included, and our service is available 24/7.
The Zermatt ski area
Zermatt at the Matterhorn is one of the largest and highest ski areas in the Alps: together with the Italian side (Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche), the Matterhorn Ski Paradise opens up around 360 kilometres of pistes with about 51 lifts for skiing and snowboarding. The highest station, the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise on the Klein Matterhorn, sits at 3,883 metres – the highest mountain railway point in Europe. The Theodul Glacier offers year-round skiing; the main season in the valley lasts roughly from late November to early May. As Zermatt is car-free, we take you to the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch, five kilometres before the village; from there you continue with the Zermatt-Shuttle (around twelve minutes) or an electric local taxi into the village, which we arrange in advance on request.
Return journey: Zermatt → Zurich Airport
We are also your partner for the return trip. We pick you up together with your equipment at the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch as soon as you have arrived by shuttle from car-free Zermatt, and bring you to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in good time. The return journey is made with the same spacious type of vehicle – Sprinter, Sprinter with trailer or coach – and along the same winter route through the Rhône Valley with a time buffer, so that you catch your flight in a relaxed manner.