The average train between Olten and Zermatt takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Olten 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 hourly between Olten and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Olten is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Olten to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Zermatt station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Olten to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
Olten to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Olten to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Olten and Zermatt is 148.2 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Olten to Zermatt via Visp in around 3h 4m.