The average train between Erlangen and Zermatt takes 11h 50m and the fastest train takes 10h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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 every 4 hours between Erlangen and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 11h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Zermatt station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.
Erlangen to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Erlangen to Zermatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Erlangen and Zermatt is 465.5 km. The road distance is 807 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Zermatt via Nürnberg Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 10h 44m.