The average train between Vienna and Zermatt takes 13h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 13h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Zermatt station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.
Vienna to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Vienna to Zermatt train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Vienna and Zermatt is 695.9 km. The road distance is 1,024 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Zermatt via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Visp in around 12h 23m.