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Lugano to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Zermatt takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.

5h
Duration
162 km
Distance
CHF 76
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
  2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train R42 / ...
6h 3m
CHF 44–110

Lugano to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lugano and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Locarno FART and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 161.6 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Zermatt via Locarno FART, Domodossola, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 6h 3m.

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