The average train between Zermatt and Winterthur takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Zermatt to Winterthur. 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 Winterthur. 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 Winterthur at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Winterthur station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Zermatt to Winterthur train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Winterthur train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Winterthur station.
Book your Zermatt to Winterthur train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zermatt and Winterthur is 181 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Winterthur via Visp and Bern in around 4h 24m.