The average train between Madrid and Zermatt takes 24h 50m and the fastest train takes 24h 47m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 24h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Zermatt station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.
Madrid to Zermatt train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Zermatt train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Madrid to Zermatt train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Zermatt is 1,116.1 km. The road distance is 1,656 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Zermatt via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Visp in around 16h 19m.