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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Zermatt takes 3h 24m 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 24m
Duration
229 km
Distance
CHF 95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 10:13 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 20m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel 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.

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  • Distance: 228.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Zermatt via Visp in around 3h 35m.

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