The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris to Zermatt
Cheapest price
£186
Average price
£256
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 13 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Zermatt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Zermatt will cost around £256 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £186.
To travel from Paris to Zermatt you need to make at least 3 changes.
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R 42 207 | 207 · IC 6 10377 | 1037711:1819h15Paris Gare de Lyon6:33Zermatt Bhf£1861One-way3 changes
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IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 20714:2216h11Paris Gare de Lyon6:33Zermatt Bhf£2011One-way2 changes
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IC 61 10583 | 10583 · IC 8 10430 | 10430 · R 42 269 | 26914:227h55Paris Gare de Lyon22:17Zermatt Bhf£2041One-way3 changes
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IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 20713:5216h41Paris Gare de l'Est6:33Zermatt Bhf£2131One-way3 changes
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IC 8 10430 | 10430 · IC 61 10583 | 1058313:528h25Paris Gare de l'Est22:17Zermatt Bhf£2171One-way4 changes
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IC 61 981 | 981 · IC 8 828 | 828 · R 42 265 | 26514:226h55Paris Gare de Lyon21:17Zermatt Bhf£2181One-way3 changes
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IC 61 10583 | 10583 · IC 8 10430 | 1043015:216h56Paris Gare de l'Est22:17Zermatt Bhf£2601One-way4 changes
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IC 61 10975 | 10975 · IC 8 10422 | 1042210:537h24Paris Gare de l'Est18:17Zermatt Bhf£2671One-way4 changes
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IC 8 828 | 828 · R 42 265 | 26513:527h25Paris Gare de l'Est21:17Zermatt Bhf£2311One-way4 changes
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IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 40277 | 40277 · EV EV1 90129 | 9012916:227h26Paris Gare de Lyon23:48Zermatt£2611One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Paris to Zermatt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Zermatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 514 km
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£141 Average Price | £102 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Paris to Zermatt train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Zermatt trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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2365+ 96219+ IC 6 629 | 629 · R 42 359 | 359 | 9:25 Paris Gare de l'Est | 10h25 | 19:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
2365+ 96219+ IC 6 625 | 625 · R 42 351 | 351 | 9:25 Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h25 | 17:50 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
2365+ 96219+ EC 67 | 67 · R 42 265 | 265 | 9:25 Paris Gare de l'Est | 11h52 | 21:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
9211+ IC 6 625 | 625 · R 42 351 | 351 | 9:56 Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h54 | 17:50 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
9211+ IC 6 629 | 629 · R 42 359 | 359 | 9:56 Paris Gare de Lyon | 9h54 | 19:50 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
9211+ EC 67 | 67 · R 42 265 | 265 | 9:56 Paris Gare de Lyon | 11h21 | 21:17 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
9213+ EC 67 | 67 · R 42 265 | 265 | 12:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 8h55 | 21:17 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
9213+ IC 6 629 | 629 · R 42 359 | 359 | 12:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h28 | 19:50 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
9213+ IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 207 | 12:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 18h11 | 6:33 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
2421+ 96223+ EC 67 | 67 · R 42 265 | 265 | 12:46 Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h31 | 21:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
2421+ 96223+ IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 207 | 12:46 Paris Gare de l'Est | 17h47 | 6:33 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
2421+ 96223+ ICE 107 | 107 · IC 8 10426 | 10426 | 12:46 Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h31 | 20:17 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
9575+ 96225+ IC 61 981 | 981 · IC 8 828 | 828 | 13:52 Paris Gare de l'Est | 7h25 | 21:17 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
9575+ 96225+ IC 61 10583 | 10583 · IC 8 10430 | 10430 | 13:52 Paris Gare de l'Est | 8h25 | 22:17 Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
9575+ 96225+ IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 207 | 13:52 Paris Gare de l'Est | 16h41 | 6:33 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
9215+ IC 61 981 | 981 · IC 8 828 | 828 · R 42 265 | 265 | 14:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 6h55 | 21:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
9215+ IC 61 10583 | 10583 · IC 8 10430 | 10430 · R 42 269 | 269 | 14:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h55 | 22:17 Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
9215+ IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 207 | 14:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 16h11 | 6:33 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
9219+ IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 40277 | 40277 · EV EV1 90129 | 90129 | 16:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 7h26 | 23:48 Zermatt | 3 changes | |
9219+ IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 207 | 16:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 14h11 | 6:33 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
9223+ IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 207 | 18:22 Paris Gare de Lyon | 12h11 | 6:33 Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris to Zermatt
Trains from Paris to Zermatt run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £106 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 514 km distance in 9h 12m.
Distance 514 km |
Average train duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £106 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 9h 12m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 18:23 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, SBB, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Trenitalia from Paris to Zermatt trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, SBB, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Trenitalia trains will get you between Paris and Zermatt from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris to Zermatt train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris and Zermatt
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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