Milan to Zermatt by train
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Overview: trains from Milan to Zermatt
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Travelling by train from Milan to Zermatt
Ready to travel from Milan to Zermatt by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.
Train cost between Milan and Zermatt
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: US$49.80
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance: US$61
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance: US$82
Finding cheap train tickets
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Milan to Zermatt daily train schedule
Whether you’re headed to Zermatt on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 23 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.
07:05: departure of first train Monday-Friday
21:25: departure of last train Monday-Friday
07:05: departure of first train on weekends
21:25: departure of last train on weekends
Every 10 minutes: frequency of train departures
How long is the train journey from Milan to Zermatt?
This journey covers a total of 129 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 28 minutes.
Booking horizon for travel between Milan and Zermatt
Tickets for travel between Milan and Zermatt can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.
Making the most of your trip to Zermatt
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Zermatt.
FAQs about the train journey from Milan to Zermatt
Want to know more about your journey from Milan to Zermatt? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Milan and Zermatt spans 129 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket on this route runs US$49.80. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost US$61. If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around US$82.
Tickets for this journey become available 6 months before the travel date.
The fastest travel time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
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