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Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis
Excellent local museum on Zermatt’s mountaineering history, village life and the first Matterhorn ascent, displayed in a sunken complex.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brienz to Zermatt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brienz to Zermatt will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 1 trains from Brienz to Zermatt, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Brienz to Zermatt run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:56, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 3:56 |
Last train 20:06 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Brienz to Zermatt trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:37 Brienz | 2h40 | 11:17 Zermatt | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:02 Brienz | 2h48 | 11:50 Zermatt | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:37 Brienz | 2h40 | 12:17 Zermatt | 0 changesdirect | |
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Excellent local museum on Zermatt’s mountaineering history, village life and the first Matterhorn ascent, displayed in a sunken complex.
Ice palace inside the glacier near Klein Matterhorn, featuring tunnels and ice sculptures in a striking high-alpine setting.
Contemporary exhibition space in a historic barn, showing changing art and cultural displays in a small, distinctive village setting.
Car-free main street lined with traditional buildings, shops and hotels. Ideal for a relaxed walk and a feel for daily village life.
Classic mountain lake viewpoint known for Matterhorn reflections on calm days, with an easy path from Blauherd suitable for many visitors.
Central square by the church and museum, a convenient place to pause and take in Zermatt’s historic core and mountain atmosphere.
Air-dried Valais beef cured in the mountain climate. A classic local speciality, often served in thin slices on a sharing platter.
A rich cheese fondue from Valais, traditionally made with local alpine cheeses and white wine. It is a social staple in mountain restaurants.
Raclette cheese melted and scraped over potatoes, pickles and onions. This is one of Valais’s signature comfort foods and a must-try in Zermatt.
Historic casual restaurant known for Valais specialities, fondue and raclette in a traditional alpine setting near the centre.
Refined mountain dining with seasonal Swiss cooking and Matterhorn views. A good choice for a higher-end meal in elegant surroundings.
Long-established traditional venue serving Swiss and Valais dishes, especially cheese classics, in a warm wood-lined dining room.
Zermatt is pricier than most Alpine resorts, with high hotel rates, costly mountain transport, and restaurant prices well above average in Switzerland.
Service is usually included. Round up a few francs in restaurants, cafés, and taxis for good service; larger tips are optional, not expected.
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Most Brienz to Zermatt trains use the Brienz to Zermatt, Bahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Brienz and Zermatt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brienz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Lindenblüte, Restaurant Berghaus Rothorn Kulm
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Brienz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brienz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brienz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brienz: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brienz: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Brienzerburli, Grandhotel Giessbach, Hotel Weisses Kreuz.
Brienz West is 1 km from Brienz city centre. Public transport options include:
Brienz West has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brienz West.
Zermatt, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zermatt, Bahnhof.
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