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Zermatt to Linz trains

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The average train between Zermatt and Linz takes 16h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 23m
Duration
839 km
Distance
€249
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Innsbruck

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  1. Take the train from Visp to Oltentrain train Ic6 / ...
  2. Take the train from Olten to Sarganstrain train
  3. Take the train from Sargans to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
  4. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain train Rjx
12h 59m
€150–396

Zermatt to Linz train times

Trains run twice daily between Zermatt and Linz. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Linz at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 16h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet20h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet21h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 41m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet19h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 41m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet19h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)RailjetRailjet12h 48m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 838.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 23m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Linz/Donau Hbf via Visp, Olten, Sargans, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 59m.

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