The average train between Calais and Zermatt takes 15h 35m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. 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 4 times a day between Calais and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 15h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 26m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Zermatt station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
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 4 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Zermatt is 699 km. The road distance is 1,136 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Zermatt via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 10h 55m.