The average train between Nice and Zermatt takes 13h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 4 times a day between Nice and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 2:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Nice to Zermatt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Zermatt station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
Nice to Zermatt train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Zermatt train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Nice to Zermatt train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia Intercity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Zermatt is 260.6 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zermatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 10h 25m.