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Lyon to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Zermatt takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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.

7h 12m
Duration
393 km
Distance
CHF 147
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Genève to Visptrain train
  3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain train R41 / ...
6h 8m
CHF 105–278

Lyon to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 392.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Zermatt via Genève and Visp in around 6h 8m.

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