The average train between Aarau and Zermatt takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Aarau to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aarau and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aarau is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aarau to Zermatt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Aarau station and arriving at Zermatt station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
Aarau to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
Aarau to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Aarau to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Aarau and Zermatt is 154.1 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Aarau to Zermatt via Olten and Visp in around 3h 50m.