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The average train between Mainz and Zermatt takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

7h 46m
Duration
552 km
Distance
CHF 154
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Mannheim

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  1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
7h 44m
CHF 67–263

Mainz to Zermatt train times

Trains run hourly between Mainz and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 1:38 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 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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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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    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 • 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 Friday, October 9, 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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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 58m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 31m • 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 12m • 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 Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 21m • 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 Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn8h 12m • 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 Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 21m • 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 Monday, October 12, 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 Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 58m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 31m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 551.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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 44m.

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