The average train between Laufen and Zermatt takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Laufen 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 Laufen and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laufen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Laufen to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Laufen station and arriving at Zermatt station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Laufen to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Laufen station.
Laufen to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Laufen to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Laufen and Zermatt is 156.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Laufen to Zermatt via Olten and Visp in around 5h.