The average train between Bern and Zermatt takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Bern 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 Bern and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bern to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Zermatt station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Bern to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Bern to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Bern and Zermatt is 105.6 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Zermatt via Visp in around 2h 26m.