The average train between Chur and Zermatt takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Chur 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 Chur and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 4:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Chur is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chur 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 Chur to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Chur station and arriving at Zermatt station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Chur to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Chur station.
Chur to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Chur to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Chur and Zermatt is 164.8 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Chur to Zermatt via Zürich HB, Bern, and Visp in around 5h 22m.