The average train between Pau and Zermatt takes 18h 32m and the fastest train takes 14h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Pau 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 twice daily between Pau and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pau is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pau to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Pau station and arriving at Zermatt station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
Pau to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Zermatt train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Pau to Zermatt train tickets online with TGV inOui, RATP Metro and 3 other operators.
The distance between Pau and Zermatt is 707.8 km. The road distance is 1,525 km.
You can take a train from Pau to Zermatt via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 13h 14m.