The average train between Winterthur and Zermatt takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Winterthur 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 Winterthur and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Winterthur station and arriving at Zermatt station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Winterthur to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Winterthur station.
Winterthur to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Winterthur to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Winterthur and Zermatt is 181 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Winterthur to Zermatt via Visp in around 4h 2m.