Train Basel to Zermatt from CHF 98 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Zermatt takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel 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.

3h 41m
Duration: 229 km
Distance: CHF 98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain R41 / ...

3h 35m

CHF 35–223

Basel to Zermatt train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:30 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
12:58 PM → 4:17 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
2:30 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
2:58 PM → 6:17 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:17 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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