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Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and France takes 10h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 46m
Duration
753 km
Distance
€230
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Zermatt to France train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Zermatt and France. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 4:06 PM which arrives into France at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 10h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro16h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro9h 11m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro16h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro9h 14m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro9h 7m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 44m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro17h 13m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro9h 13m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 12m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro9h 12m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro16h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro9h 12m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 11m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro16h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro9h 12m • 4 changes
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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro10h 12m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to France? 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.

Map of how to get from Zermatt to France.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 752.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 46m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Châtelet via Visp, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 9h 12m.

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