The average train between Lens and Zermatt takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 Lens and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Lens to Zermatt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Zermatt station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Lens to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Lens to Zermatt train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lens and Zermatt is 610.9 km. The road distance is 1,008 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Zermatt via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 10h 28m.