The average train between Calais and Zermatt takes 16h 29m and the fastest train takes 12h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 twice daily between Calais and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 16h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Zermatt station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 29m.
Calais to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Calais to Zermatt train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Zermatt is 699 km. The road distance is 946 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Zermatt via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Lausanne, and Visp in around 11h 14m.