The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Genoa
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
5 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zermatt to Genoa will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zermatt for Genoa every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 14 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for Zermatt to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £80.
Distance: 202 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price | £230 Average Price |
4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zermatt to Genoa train times
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Genoa trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:06 Zermatt | 18h39 | 09:45 Genoa | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:37 Zermatt | 18h08 | 09:45 Genoa | 4 changes | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 05:19 Zermatt | 5h16 | 10:35 Genoa | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zermatt to Genoa
Trains from Zermatt to Genoa run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 4h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 19:22 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Zermatt to Genoa trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn trains will get you between Zermatt and Genoa 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: Zermatt to Genoa train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zermatt to Genoa 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 Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zermatt and Genoa
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
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