Essen to Zermatt Trains

Essen to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zermatt takes 10h 10m 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.

10h 10m

Duration

798 km

Distance

CHF 196

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

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 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:50 PM
9h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes

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