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The average train between Dresden and Zermatt takes 14h 18m and the fastest train takes 11h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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.

14h 18m
Duration
1,050 km
Distance
CHF 253
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Fulda

best
  1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Fulda Bahnhoftrain train 50
  2. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
12h 53m
CHF 172–408

Dresden to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dresden and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Fulda Bahnhof and take an average of 14h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn13h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn14h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn17h 39m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn18h 6m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn14h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn14h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    LEO ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn14h 12m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 39m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn12h 6m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 37m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,050.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 18m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Fulda Bahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 12h 53m.

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