The average train between Paris and Zermatt takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 3 times a day between Paris and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:54 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Lausanne and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Zermatt station via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Paris to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Paris to Zermatt train tickets online with TGV inOui, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Paris and Zermatt is 513.8 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zermatt via Lausanne and Visp in around 7h 6m.