Zermatt to St. Moritz by train

Q: Is there a direct train from Zermatt to St. Moritz?

The journey between Zermatt and St. Moritz usually involves 5 changes of train.ZeroTrains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

Q: How long does it take to travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz?

The Zermatt to St. Moritz train travel takes about 7 hours and 45 minutes, no matter when you leave.

Cheapest Price CA$88.40
30 days in advance CA$137.80
7 days in advance CA$207.35

First train

07:52
Last train

09:52

Avg changes

0
Fastest journey

7hr 45m

Distance

170 kilometres
Trains per day

3

Avg. journey time

7hr 55m
Train operators

Prices updated on May 07, 2026

Zermatt to St. Moritz train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Zermatt to St. Moritz by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Zermatt to St. Moritz take around 7 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 170 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Zermatt is scheduled to depart at around 07:52. The last departure is usually at around 09:52. This is the same as during the weekend. On average, there are about 3 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$88.40.

We think any time is a great time to visit St. Moritz, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to St. Moritz.

Is there a direct train from Zermatt to St. Moritz?

Yes, there is a direct train from Zermatt to St. Moritz.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

How long does it take to travel from Zermatt to St. Moritz?

The Zermatt to St. Moritz train travel takes about 7 hours and 45 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Zermatt to St. Moritz train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to St. Moritz leaving Zermatt at around 07:52 and the last train leaving at around 09:52. This is the same at the weekend.

St. Moritz to Zermatt by train

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Take the famous Glacier Express through the Swiss Alps from Zermatt to St Moritz

Glacier Express

The Glacier Express rail route from Zermatt to St Moritz is one of the world’s great rail adventures. This rail journey through the Alps takes in a feast of mountain landscapes as it traverses the Swiss cantons of Valais, Uri and Graubünden. If you feel that the journey is too much for one day, you could travel from Zermatt to Andermatt on the first day, continuing next day to St Moritz.

The Glacier Express runs all year, bar for a seven-week break in the autumn (normally from late October until mid-December).

Alternatively, there are hourly regular trains plying the route year-round, and these trains are often much less crowded than the Glacier Express. The journey by regular trains follows exactly the same route as the Glacier Express and requires a number of easy changes of train along the route. The overall journey time is the same. Tickets are valid on any train, but do remember that if you wish to travel on the trains branded Glacier Express than you will need to separately obtain a seat reservation. The supplementary fee for a seat reservation (which is compulsory) varies by journey length and season.