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The average train between Mainz and Zermatt takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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.

8h
Duration
552 km
Distance
CHF 169
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Mainz to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Mainz and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 1:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 26m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 4m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 4m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn9h 49m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 8m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 10m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 8m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 37m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 8m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 18m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 37m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 37m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 5m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 8m • 3 changes
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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 4m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 551.9 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 7h 43m.

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