The average train between Zermatt and Lachen takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Zermatt to Lachen. 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 hourly between Zermatt and Lachen. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lachen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Lachen. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Lachen station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Zermatt to Lachen train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Lachen train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Zermatt to Lachen train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zermatt and Lachen is 155.1 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Lachen SZ via Visp, Bern, and Zürich HB in around 4h 42m.