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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 28 Apr

Cheapest price

£112

Average price

£124

Fastest journey

3 h 21 m

Average duration

3 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

162 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

RE 42 332 | 332 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717

10:063h22

Zermatt Bhf

13:28Zurich HB

£1121One-way

2 changes

RE 42 332 | 332 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IR 35 2371 | 2371

10:063h54

Zermatt Bhf

14:00Zurich Altstetten

£1121One-way

2 changes

RE 42 332 | 332 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717

10:063h39

Zermatt Bhf

13:45Zürich Oerlikon

£1151One-way

2 changes

RE 42 332 | 332 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717 · S 5 18550 | 18550

10:063h38

Zermatt Bhf

13:44Zurich Altstetten

£1151One-way

3 changes

RE 42 332 | 332 · IC 6 618 | 618 · IC 1 717 | 717 · S 9 18950 | 18950

10:063h38

Zermatt Bhf

13:44Zürich Oerlikon

£1151One-way

3 changes

Live departures

Zermatt to Zurich train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday 28 April

Last updated at 20:38

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
RE 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IR 35 2367 \| 2367	06:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h54	10:00 Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
RE 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713	06:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h22	09:28 Zurich HB	2 changes
RE 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713 · S 9 18942 \| 18942	06:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h38	09:44 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
RE 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713	06:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h39	09:45 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
RE 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713 · S 5 18542 \| 18542	06:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h38	09:44 Zurich Altstetten	3 changes
RE 41 226 \| 226 · IC 8 815 \| 815	06:37 Zermatt Bhf	3h21	09:58 Zurich HB	1 change
RE 41 226 \| 226 · IC 8 815 \| 815 · RE 48 4920 \| 4920	06:37 Zermatt Bhf	3h33	10:10 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
RE 41 226 \| 226 · IC 8 815 \| 815 · S 5 18544 \| 18544	06:37 Zermatt Bhf	3h37	10:14 Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
RE 41 230 \| 230 · IC 6 968 \| 968 · IC 81 817 \| 817	07:37 Zermatt Bhf	3h21	10:58 Zurich HB	2 changes
RE 41 230 \| 230 · IC 6 968 \| 968 · IC 81 817 \| 817 · RE 48 4922 \| 4922	07:37 Zermatt Bhf	3h33	11:10 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
RE 41 230 \| 230 · IC 6 968 \| 968 · IC 81 817 \| 817 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	07:37 Zermatt Bhf	3h37	11:14 Zurich Altstetten	3 changes
RE 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717	08:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h39	11:45 Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
RE 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717 · S 9 18950 \| 18950	08:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h38	11:44 Zürich Oerlikon	3 changes
RE 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717	08:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h22	11:28 Zurich HB	2 changes
RE 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IR 35 2371 \| 2371	08:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h54	12:00 Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
RE 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717 · S 5 18550 \| 18550	08:06 Zermatt Bhf	3h38	11:44 Zurich Altstetten	3 changes
RE 41 234 \| 234 · IC 8 819 \| 819	08:37 Zermatt Bhf	3h21	11:58 Zurich HB	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zermatt to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Zermatt to Zurich is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zermatt to Zurich route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zermatt to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Zermatt to Zurich.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zermatt to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Zermatt to Zurich run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

161 km

Average train duration

3h 49m

Cheapest ticket price

£65

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 15m

First train

06:37

Last train

21:06

Price information

Train companies: SBB and Trenitalia trains Zermatt to Zurich

SBB and Trenitalia trains will get you between Zermatt and Zurich from £42. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Zermatt and Zurich. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

Zermatt to Zurich train information with SBB:

Average Duration: 3 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £70

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railway company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and sleeper trains. Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access. Trenitalia offers different tickets, which vary in price and flexibility: Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals!

For the 100 miles (161 km) long route to Zurich from Zermatt, you can book Trenitalia train tickets starting as low as £42 one-way on Omio quickly and easily. Check out the current Trenitalia timetable and book a cheap train between Zermatt and Zurich in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Zermatt to Zurich trip, such as departure and arrival times, stops, train stations, journey times and savings on your train route.

Zermatt to Zurich train information with Trenitalia:

Average Duration: 6 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £42

FAQs: Zermatt to Zurich train

FAQs: Travel by train from Zermatt to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zermatt to Zurich.

Cheap train tickets from Zermatt to Zurich can start from as little as £45 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zermatt to Zurich is £93; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Zurich from Zermatt is on average 3 h 15 min for the 100 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go between Zermatt and Zurich by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zermatt to Zurich leaves at 00: 01. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zermatt to Zurich leaves at 23: 57.

There are 15 trains a day from Zermatt to Zurich which require at least one change with SBB or Trenitalia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Zermatt to Zurich, you can count on SBB or Trenitalia for the best way to get you to Zurich. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Zurich from Zermatt and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 57.

A trip to Zurich from Zermatt is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Zermatt to Zurich by train is December.

You have options as you can travel from Zermatt to Zurich 2 different ways: train or flight.