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Essen to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zermatt takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.

9h 52m
Duration
805 km
Distance
CHF 222
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel SBBtrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
9h 9m
CHF 137–458

Essen to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 804.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Zermatt via Basel SBB and Visp in around 9h 9m.

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