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Zurich to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Zermatt takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 18m
Duration
245 km
Distance
CHF 115
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Visptrain train Ic8 / ...
  2. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain train R41 / ...
3h 31m
CHF 88–238

Zurich to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 245.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Zermatt via Visp in around 3h 31m.

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