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Zermatt to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Lugano takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m
Duration
162 km
Distance
CHF 76
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zermatt to Brig Bahnhofplatztrain train R42 / ...
  2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain train 72 / ...
5h 46m
CHF 45–113

Zermatt to Lugano train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zermatt and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Lugano at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 161.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Lugano via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, and Locarno in around 5h 46m.

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