The average train between Pilatus and Zermatt takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Pilatus 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 every 2 hours between Pilatus and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 8:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pilatus is at 6:04 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Alpnachstad PB and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Pilatus to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Pilatus station and arriving at Zermatt station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Pilatus to Zermatt train services, operated by Pilatusbahnen, depart from Luzern station.
Pilatus to Zermatt train services, operated by Pilatusbahnen, arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Pilatus to Zermatt train tickets online with Pilatusbahnen, Zentralbahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pilatus and Zermatt is 113.5 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Pilatus Kulm to Zermatt via Alpnachstad PB, Alpnachstad, Luzern, Bern, and Visp in around 5h 34m.