The average train between Sallanches and Zermatt takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Sallanches 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 4 hours between Sallanches and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sallanches is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Sallanches 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 Sallanches to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Sallanches station and arriving at Zermatt station via Vallorcine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Sallanches to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains station.
Sallanches to Zermatt train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Sallanches to Zermatt train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Transports de Martigny et Régions and 4 other operators.
The distance between Sallanches and Zermatt is 86.8 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Zermatt via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, Vallorcine, Martigny, and Visp in around 5h 28m.