The average train between Zermatt and Luthern takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Zermatt to Luthern. 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 Luthern. 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 Luthern at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Luthern? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Luthern. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Luthern station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Zermatt to Luthern train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Luthern train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Zermatt to Luthern train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zermatt and Luthern is 122.1 km. The road distance is 238 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Luzern via Visp and Bern in around 4h 15m.