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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 Interlaken to Zermatt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Interlaken to Zermatt will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
To travel from Interlaken to Zermatt you need to make at least 2 changes.
IC 61 10336 | 10336 · IC 8 10830 | 10830 · R 42 269 | 269
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IC 81 835 | 835 · IC 8 10830 | 10830 · R 42 269 | 269
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IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 277 | 277
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IC 61 988 | 988 · IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 277 | 277
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IC 61 30100 | 30100 · IC 8 824 | 824 · R 41 257 | 257
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RE 8 4083 | 4083 · IC 8 10826 | 10826 · R 41 261 | 261
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IC 8 10822 | 10822 · R 41 253 | 253+
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RE 8 4083 | 4083 · IC 8 10826 | 10826 · R 41 261 | 261
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IC 8 10822 | 10822 · R 41 253 | 253+
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IC 61 10106 | 10106 · IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233
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Trains from Interlaken to Zermatt run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 0:45 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 70 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Interlaken to Zermatt.
The table below shows live departures for Interlaken to Zermatt trains for today, Tuesday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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EV EV1 590005 | 590005 · IC 61 10374 | 10374 · IC 8 10802 | 10802 · R 42 213 | 213 | 5:54 Interlaken Ost | 2h23 | 8:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590007 | 590007 · ICE 74 | 74 · RE 1 4259 | 4259 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 6:24 Interlaken Ost | 3h26 | 9:50 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
EV EV1 590009 | 590009 · IC 61 10960 | 10960 · IC 8 804 | 804 · R 41 217 | 217 | 6:54 Interlaken Ost | 2h23 | 9:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590011 | 590011 · RE 9 30311 | 30311 · EC 61 | 61 · R 42 319 | 319 | 7:21 Interlaken Ost | 2h29 | 9:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590013 | 590013 · ICE 372 | 372 · IC 8 10806 | 10806 · R 41 221 | 221 | 7:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 10:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590017 | 590017 · IC 61 964 | 964 · IC 8 808 | 808 · R 41 225 | 225 | 8:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 11:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590019 | 590019 · RE 9 30215 | 30215 · ICE 271 | 271 · R 42 327 | 327 | 9:21 Interlaken Ost | 2h29 | 11:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590021 | 590021 · IC 61 10966 | 10966 · IC 8 10810 | 10810 · R 41 229 | 229 | 9:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 12:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590023 | 590023 · IC 61 616 | 616 · RE 1 4267 | 4267 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 10:21 Interlaken Ost | 3h29 | 13:50 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
EV EV1 590025 | 590025 · IC 61 10106 | 10106 · IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233 | 10:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 13:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590027 | 590027 · RE 9 30219 | 30219 · IC 6 617 | 617 · R 42 335 | 335 | 11:21 Interlaken Ost | 2h29 | 13:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590029 | 590029 · IC 61 10970 | 10970 · IC 8 10814 | 10814 · R 41 237 | 237 | 11:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 14:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590031 | 590031 · IC 61 620 | 620 · RE 1 4271 | 4271 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 12:21 Interlaken Ost | 3h29 | 15:50 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
EV EV1 590033 | 590033 · IC 61 972 | 972 · IC 8 816 | 816 · R 41 241 | 241 | 12:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 15:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590035 | 590035 · RE 9 30223 | 30223 · EC 65 | 65 · R 42 343 | 343 | 13:21 Interlaken Ost | 2h29 | 15:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590037 | 590037 · IC 61 10276 | 10276 · IC 8 10818 | 10818 · R 41 245 | 245 | 13:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 16:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
B 21 21307 | 21307 · IC 8 10818 | 10818 · R 41 245 | 245+ PE GPX 4075 | 4075 | 14:05 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 16:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590039 | 590039 · ICE 70 | 70 · RE 1 4275 | 4275 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 14:21 Interlaken Ost | 3h29 | 17:50 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
EV EV1 590041 | 590041 · IC 61 976 | 976 · IC 8 820 | 820 · R 41 249 | 249 | 14:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 17:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590043 | 590043 · RE 9 30227 | 30227 · IC 6 625 | 625 · R 42 351 | 351 | 15:21 Interlaken Ost | 2h29 | 17:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590045 | 590045 · IC 61 10978 | 10978 · IC 8 10822 | 10822 · R 41 253 | 253 | 15:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 18:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
B 21 21379 | 21379 · IC 8 10822 | 10822 · R 41 253 | 253+ PE GPX 4079 | 4079 | 16:05 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 18:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590047 | 590047 · IC 61 628 | 628 · RE 1 4279 | 4279 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 16:21 Interlaken Ost | 3h29 | 19:50 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
EV EV1 590049 | 590049 · IC 61 30100 | 30100 · IC 8 824 | 824 · R 41 257 | 257 | 16:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 19:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590051 | 590051 · RE 9 30231 | 30231 · IC 6 629 | 629 · R 42 359 | 359 | 17:21 Interlaken Ost | 2h29 | 19:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590053 | 590053 · IC 61 10982 | 10982 · IC 8 10826 | 10826 · R 41 261 | 261 | 17:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 20:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
B 21 21459 | 21459 · RE 8 4083 | 4083 · IC 8 10826 | 10826 · R 41 261 | 261 | 18:05 Interlaken Ost | 2h12 | 20:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590057 | 590057 · IC 61 984 | 984 · IC 8 828 | 828 · R 42 265 | 265 | 18:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 21:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590059 | 590059 · RE 9 4235 | 4235 · IC 8 10830 | 10830 · R 42 269 | 269 | 19:21 Interlaken Ost | 2h56 | 22:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
EV EV1 590061 | 590061 · IC 61 10336 | 10336 · IC 8 10830 | 10830 · R 42 269 | 269 | 19:51 Interlaken Ost | 2h26 | 22:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Interlaken to Zermatt by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zermatt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Interlaken to Zermatt trains use the Interlaken Ost to Zermatt, Bahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Gornergrat. Use this guide to compare Interlaken and Zermatt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Interlaken Ost has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Des Alpes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken Ost. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken Ost: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken Ost: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Lindner Grand Hotel Beau Rivage, Hotel Du Nord.
Interlaken West is 1 km from Interlaken city centre. Public transport options include:
Interlaken West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Taverne, Restaurant Bären
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Interlaken West. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Interlaken West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Interlaken West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Interlaken West: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Interlaken West: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Interlaken, Hotel Krebs Interlaken, Hotel Bellevue.
Zermatt, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zermatt, Bahnhof.
Gornergrat is 4 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:
Gornergrat has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Ticket Office.
Food options include: 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat Restaurant, Panorama Self
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gornergrat.
Luggage storage is available at Gornergrat.
Available at Gornergrat: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gornergrat: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat.
Rotenboden is 4 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:
Rotenboden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Dining, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Rotenboden.
Wi-Fi is available at Rotenboden.
Available at Rotenboden: WC.
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