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Zurich to Zermatt by train
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Cheapest Price US$88.00
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30 days in advance US$100.50
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7 days in advance US$124.00
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First train00:02
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Last train22:32
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey3hr 12m
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Distance162 kilometres
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Trains per day25
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Avg. journey time3hr 49m
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Train operators
Explore Zurich to Zermatt by train
Thinking about travelling from Zurich to Zermatt by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost between Zurich and Zermatt: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$88.00, then go to US$100, if booked a month in advance, and US$124, if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Zurich to Zermatt departure timetable
On this route, 25 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Zurich at 00:02 and the last leaving at 22:32 during the week.
For weekend travel to Zermatt, the earliest departure is at 00:42 and the last one is at 22:32. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 33 minutes.
Train travel time and distance from Zurich to Zermatt
Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 12 minutes. The total distance travelled is 162 kilometres.
When do tickets go on sale between Zurich and Zermatt?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Zurich and Zermatt 11 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Learn even more about travelling from Zurich to Zermatt by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Zermatt.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Zurich to Zermatt by train?
The trip from Zurich to Zermatt covers a distance of 162 kilometres.
What is the Zurich to Zermatt train price?
The lowest price available on this route is US$88.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around US$100. Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around US$124.
How far in advance can I book my Zurich to Zermatt train tickets?
Tickets for this route become available 11 months before the travel date.
What’s the travel time from Zurich to Zermatt by train?
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
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Intercity & Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn
It is a very easy transfer by train from Zurich Airport to Zermatt. The tickets we sell for this route are completely flexible and can be used on any train within one month of the date of the ticket. So you don’t need to worry about being tied to a particular train if your flight is delayed. If your journey to Zermatt starts in Zurich city centre, you can hop on the same train at Zurich’s main station (Zurich HB).
You’ll see a fine feast of Swiss scenery on the way. At Visp you change onto a narrow-gauge train of the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn for the last hour of the journey. That train climbs up out of the Rhône Valley to Zermatt.
Bear in mind that we issue paper tickets for this journey, so book at least ten days prior to travel so that we can post your tickets to you.
Zurich Airport to Visp
Comfortable Intercity trains run direct from Zurich Airport to Visp. Many of these trains have a restaurant car on board, so you can enjoy a meal or a glass of wine on your journey. The train leaves from the underground platforms at Zurich Airport station (which is well-signed from the terminal). The route runs via Zurich city centre and the Swiss capital Berne.
Running south from Berne, there are fine views of the Thuner See to the left before the train plunges into the 34-kilometre long Lötschberg Base Tunnel to Visp. Most trains on this route make four intermediate stops between Zurich Airport and Visp.
Visp to Zermatt
Trains of the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn leave for Zermatt from platform 3 at Visp station. Services run every half hour during the day, but only hourly (or even less) in the evenings. The 36-kilometre journey takes 65 to 70 minutes. Sounds slow? Once you see the difficult terrain, you’ll understand why. This is a very challenging mountain route.
There are six intermediate stations between Visp and Zermatt, though at two of these the train stops only upon request. Zermatt station is an extraordinary supersized Swiss chalet – a nice introduction to the surreal circus of Zermatt life.