Zermatt to Heidelberg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Heidelberg takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 31m
Duration: 476 km
Distance: €169
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...

6h 51m

€65–268

Zermatt to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zermatt and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

10:06 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 6:41 PM
6h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
2:37 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
2:37 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
2:37 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
2:37 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 46m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 2:54 PM
6h 48m • 3 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
2:37 PM → 8:46 PM
6h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Heidelberg? 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.