Private transfer from Milan city to Zermatt (Täsch)

How much does a taxi from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch) cost?

The minimum cost of a taxi trip from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch) is 610 – 680 €, depending on the type of car, amount of luggage, time of day, day of the week and waiting time in traffic jams. The driver will tell you the final amount only at the end of the trip. Therefore, it is better to find out in advance exactly what affects the price of the trip.

Taxi or private transfer from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch): which is better?

Many tourists believe that a taxi from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch) is clearly inferior to a private transfer. Taxis are more expensive, the number of vehicle types and classes is significantly smaller, and the level of comfort is quite low. The only advantage of a taxi is the possibility of arriving at the airport and getting into a taxi immediately, without advance booking (however, during the high season there are not enough cars). If you are leaving from a hotel, you need to order a taxi in advance.

Disadvantages of an official taxi from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch):

1. A taxi from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch) is considered one of the most expensive forms of transportation. The cost of the trip usually starts from 610 € for a passenger car and from 680 € for a minivan (for 6 - 8 people). During the high tourist season, the final cost may be even higher. For example, a private transfer costs from 510 EUR for a Comfort-class sedan and from 540 EUR for a van with a capacity of 8 passengers.
2. One of the obvious disadvantages of a taxi is that you can only find out the final price at the end of the trip, when you are taken to the hotel. Since the cost depends on the distance, time of day, traffic jams, ski equipment, number of suitcases and other factors, you can only estimate the approximate amount.
3. Unlike a private transfer, you cannot choose the class or model of a taxi. Usually, the passenger gets into the first available car that arrives at the taxi stand.
4. The condition and cleanliness of the cars may not be the most pleasant. Especially during the high season, taxi drivers do not have time to wash the car frequently.
5. For foreign tourists, the language barrier can also be an inconvenience. Not all taxi drivers speak English (mostly they speak their native language).
6. Taxi drivers usually wait for passengers inside the car, at the official stand near the terminal or in various places in the city, rather than meeting them with a sign in the arrivals area or at the hotel reception. Therefore, you have to find the car and carry your suitcases yourself.
7. Families with small children should keep in mind that child seats are not available in all taxis. It is even more difficult to find a seat suitable for a specific age and height of the child.
8. If you are traveling in a large group (for example, 6-10 people) or have a lot of suitcases, finding a suitable large vehicle can take a lot of time. Basically, taxis are small passenger cars, while vans and minivans are used much less frequently and are quickly booked during the high season.

Advantages of an official taxi:

One of the undeniable advantages of a taxi is the possibility of taking one immediately after arrival, without advance booking. It is enough to leave the airport terminal and get into a car at the taxi stand near the exit. However, a taxi to a hotel must be ordered in advance, as there are very few hotels with taxis waiting nearby.

However, even at the airport, the possibility of leaving immediately by taxi does not always exist. During the high season, there are often long queues of tourists and a small number of cars at the taxi stand. Waiting for a taxi can take 30–40 minutes or even longer.

Taxi or private transfer (main differences):

Let's summarize and compare the main advantages and disadvantages of a taxi and a private transfer from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch). At a glance, it is clear that a transfer is a more comfortable and affordable service compared with a taxi.

1) How to meet the driver at the airport or hotel

Meeting the driver:

The driver will be waiting for you at the hotel reception with a sign showing your first or last name (or the option you provided when booking the transfer). To make meeting the driver easier, our operator will send you the driver's name and contact details in advance. If there are no parking spaces available at the hotel, the driver may wait for you in the car near the hotel entrance.

The driver will help you with your luggage and accompany you to the car in the parking area. When booking the transfer, we ask you to provide the exact address of the hotel or apartment so that the driver can determine in advance how to meet you and where to park the car nearby. In any case, our operators and the driver are always in touch with you.

The transfer price already includes 20 minutes of waiting after the departure time you specified from the hotel. If you are delayed by more than 20 minutes, additional waiting time is charged at approximately 60-90 euros per hour, depending on the car class (the exact price will be provided by the operator when booking the transfer). If you need to stop at a shop, restaurant or meeting point along the way, this waiting time is also charged separately.

2) What you need to know about luggage when booking a transfer

Please pay close attention to the luggage information when booking a transfer from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch). Describe to our operator in as much detail as possible how many suitcases you have, what size they are and whether they are soft or hard. Tell us whether you will have skis or snowboards with you and the length of their bags. Also describe all hand luggage in detail — one small bag takes up almost no space, but 5-10 such bags can already have a noticeable impact. If you are traveling with a pet, be sure to let us know so that we can take into account the size of its carrier and select a driver who is not allergic to this type of animal.

It is important for us to know the exact dimensions of your luggage in advance so that we can choose a car with enough space for you and all your belongings. Otherwise, some of the suitcases may simply not fit, and you will have to carry them by hand or order a second car at an additional cost — and two small cars always cost more in total than one large van.

Standard suitcase sizes:

Suitcase dimensions can be described by height, width and depth (these are the parameters you should provide to our operator). Suitcases are usually divided into several categories depending on their size: S, M, L and XL. They may vary slightly between manufacturers, but the following sizes are the most common:

• Size S (small suitcase): height 48-53 cm, width 32-35 cm, depth 20-23 cm.
• Size M (medium suitcase): height 58-63 cm, width 39-42 cm, depth 23-26 cm.
• Size L (large suitcase): height 65-70 cm, width 47-50 cm, depth 26-29 cm.
• Size XL (very large suitcase): height 74-80 cm, width 51-54 cm, depth 30-32 cm.

Hand luggage and other belongings:

In addition to suitcases, passengers often take with them: bags, backpacks, packages, sports equipment (skis, snowboards, boots, helmets, poles), children's toys, musical instruments, carriers with dogs or cats, wheelchairs and much more. All of this must also be specified when booking the transfer, because sometimes such items take up even more space than the suitcases themselves. Unfortunately, tourists have arrived more than once with much more luggage than originally declared. As a result, they had to take a second car, and when our cars were occupied, clients ordered a taxi specifically to transport several suitcases — which turned out to be very expensive.

Travelers' advice about luggage:

It is not always easy to understand what size a suitcase is or which category to put a large suitcase into — L or already XL. The same applies to bags and backpacks. It is especially difficult to determine the size of ski or snowboard bags, some of which are very long and have a rigid frame (they are particularly difficult to fit in the car and take up a lot of space). In such cases, it is better to send our operator photos of all suitcases, bags and ski bags together — this way we can calculate their actual total volume and select a car with a suitable trunk.

3) Traveling with children: child seats and what you need to know

If you are traveling with small children, be sure to inform our operator when booking the transfer. Every child must travel in their own separate seat — holding a child in your arms is strictly prohibited. If a child is shorter than 1.5 m, under European traffic regulations, they must be provided with an appropriate child car seat.

If you are booking a car for four passengers, specify that the transfer is for 4 adults. If in fact there are 4 adults plus a small child, you will have to order a second car or change to a van. Unfortunately, this sometimes happens.

What types of child seats are available:

Below is a table with the types of child seats. It will be useful when preparing for your transfer.

4) How to choose the right car for the transfer?

Choosing the right car is perhaps one of the most important things when preparing for a trip. It determines how comfortably you will get there, whether there will be enough seats for all passengers and whether all your luggage will fit. Usually, when choosing a car, attention is paid to two parameters: the capacity of the car and its class.

Car capacity:

For transfers from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch), different types of cars are available: sedans, SUVs, vans and buses.

Small passenger cars are suitable for 1-4 passengers with a moderate amount of luggage (usually 1-2 large suitcases and 1-2 small ones, plus bags). These include Volkswagen Jetta, Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia and similar models.

Large sedans and SUVs. Four passengers can comfortably fit in them. The interior is more spacious, and more things will fit in the trunk (two or three large suitcases plus hand luggage). These include Volkswagen Passat, Skoda Kodiaq and similar models.

Vans and minivans are designed for 5-8 passengers (although they are often booked by 1-2 people simply for the extra space). Such cars are often ordered specifically because of the large number of suitcases and bags. At the same time, their trunks are different: the most spacious is the Renault Trafic Extralong (up to 8 XL suitcases plus hand luggage), with a similar amount of space in the Volkswagen Caravelle Extralong. Versions with a short or simply long body have less luggage space. Mercedes vans have more compact trunks, even in the Extralong version. The Mercedes V-Class accommodates up to 7 passengers, and in some configurations — 4-6: the seats are more comfortable, but there are fewer of them. Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Caravelle accommodate up to 8 passengers plus a ninth seat — the driver's seat.

Buses are needed for large groups — 10, 14, 20, 40 and even 50 people. For example, Mercedes Sprinter or Scania. But a large bus cannot reach every hotel: sometimes only smaller vehicles can drive through the narrow old streets of the center of Zermatt (Täsch) or along a winding mountain road, so instead of one bus, 2-4 vans are used.

Car class:

The second parameter when choosing a car for a transfer is the class of the car. For many passengers, it becomes the main one.

Economy class — the most affordable transfer option. It includes small cars from inexpensive brands. They are suitable for those who do not care much about making an impression — as they say, "as long as we get there". These are Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. However, sometimes when booking Economy, a higher-class car arrives — if your transfer coincides in time with another booking.

Comfort class — a more spacious interior, better sound insulation and higher-quality materials and equipment. These include: Volkswagen Passat, Tesla Model S, Toyota Camry, as well as Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Caravelle vans.

Business class is chosen by passengers who value status and comfort, as well as those who are simply accustomed to good cars. For them — Mercedes E-Class and Mercedes Vito vans.

Premium class — the most comfortable and spacious cars. The best interior materials, space, technical equipment and smooth ride. Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7, Audi A8 sedans, as well as Mercedes V-Class vans (with different interior configurations).

Tell our operator about your preferences, and we will select the optimal car for your transfer from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch). It is better to book the car in advance — then you have a better chance of getting the right class and size at the best price.

5) What is the best way to get from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch): train, bus, car rental, private transfer or helicopter?

Above on this page, we have already discussed the difference between a transfer and a taxi when traveling from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch). But it is better to know how to get there by other means of transport as well: train, bus, car rental or helicopter. Let's briefly look at their features — in general, they are similar for most European cities.

Train or transfer:

The train is undoubtedly a convenient way to travel. It is usually 5-8 times cheaper than a transfer. Traffic jams are not a problem for it, as it travels on its own tracks. But first you need to get to the train from the airport by tram or bus. And most importantly, the train will never take you directly to the door of your hotel, wherever it is located: you will still have to change to another means of transport at the station. In the mountains, it is very rare for a train to get close to a ski resort; usually 40-60 km of winding mountain roads remain. In addition, the train has a strict schedule. For example, you will not be able to leave by train at night, even if you need to get to the airport early for your flight.

Bus or transfer:

The bus is a popular option for many tourists, including those traveling from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch). First of all, this is due to the low price — it is approximately the same as the train. But price is perhaps the only advantage of a bus over a private transfer.

The bus also will not take you directly from the airport to the hotel — you will have to change to another bus, and at the end you will also have to walk with your suitcases. In traffic jams, the bus takes almost as long as a car booked for a transfer. And since the bus makes many stops and enters different cities along the way, the journey often takes twice as long as by transfer. And it is unlikely that you will be able to get on a bus immediately after getting off the plane. Buses run according to a schedule, which means you may have to wait at the stop for 10 minutes or even 2 whole hours — depending on the schedule.

Helicopter or transfer:

Flying by helicopter from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch) is elegant, fast and comfortable. But, firstly, the price is usually significantly higher than a transfer. Secondly, you will most often not be able to fly directly to the hotel (not every hotel has its own helipad) — you will have to land at the nearest one and then continue by transfer to the hotel. Thirdly, the flight may be canceled due to bad weather, and in the mountains this happens very often.

Car rental or private transfer:

Renting a car and driving to Zermatt (Täsch) yourself seems like a cheap and convenient option. But in reality, everything turns out to be more expensive than it seems at first glance. Renting a car makes little sense if you are going to spend your entire vacation in Zermatt (Täsch) and do not plan trips to neighboring cities or ski resorts. In addition to the rental itself, you will have to pay for parking, insurance, fuel and toll roads. In the end, this will cost at least the price of two transfers (there and back). There will also be the hassle of parking and processing the car, plus you will have to drive on unfamiliar snowy roads and stand in traffic jams during the height of the tourist season, putting chains on the wheels yourself in the middle of the road. And after your vacation, you may receive serious fines for traffic violations. No one is protected from this when driving in unfamiliar cities.

Let's compare the ways to get to Zermatt (Täsch):

Take a look at the table below to understand which type of transport is right for you for a trip from Milan to Zermatt (Täsch).