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IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233
9:463h31
Zurich Airport
13:17Zermatt Bhf
£911One-way
1 change
IR 75 2110 | 2110 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327
8:153h35
Zurich Airport
11:50Zermatt Bhf
£911One-way
3 changes
IC 5 514 | 514 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · R 41 229 | 229
8:493h28
Zurich Airport
12:17Zermatt Bhf
£911One-way
3 changes
IC 5 1514 | 1514 · IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
9:194h31
Zurich Airport
13:50Zermatt Bhf
£911One-way
4 changes
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327
8:093h41
Zurich Airport
11:50Zermatt Bhf
£911One-way
2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Zurich Airport to Zermatt

The cheapest option from Zurich Airport to Zermatt is train, with an average price of £116. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Zermatt among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .

Distance: 171 km

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Most popular Train	Flight
£116 Average Price Cheapest option	£254 Average Price
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 51m Average total duration Fastest option 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
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Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Zurich Airport to Zermatt train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Zermatt trains for today, Thursday 9 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · R 42 327 \| 327	8:09 Zurich Airport	3h41	11:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 75 2110 \| 2110 · IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · R 42 327 \| 327	8:15 Zurich Airport	3h35	11:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 810 \| 810 · IC 6 963 \| 963 · R 41 229 \| 229	8:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	12:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 5 514 \| 514 · IC 81 810 \| 810 · IC 6 963 \| 963 · R 41 229 \| 229	8:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	12:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 5 1514 \| 1514 · IC 1 712 \| 712 · RE 1 4167 \| 4167 · IR 90 1820 \| 1820	9:19 Zurich Airport	4h31	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 8 812 \| 812 · R 41 233 \| 233	9:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	13:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 5 516 \| 516 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · R 41 233 \| 233	9:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	13:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 1 714 \| 714 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	10:09 Zurich Airport	3h41	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 75 2114 \| 2114 · IC 1 714 \| 714 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	10:15 Zurich Airport	3h35	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 814 \| 814 · ICE 101 \| 101 · R 41 237 \| 237	10:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	14:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 5 518 \| 518 · IC 81 814 \| 814 · ICE 101 \| 101 · R 41 237 \| 237	10:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	14:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 5 1518 \| 1518 · IC 1 716 \| 716 · RE 1 4171 \| 4171 · IR 90 1824 \| 1824	11:19 Zurich Airport	4h31	15:50 Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 8 816 \| 816 · R 41 241 \| 241	11:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	15:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 5 520 \| 520 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · R 41 241 \| 241	11:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	15:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 1 718 \| 718 · EC 65 \| 65 · R 42 343 \| 343	12:09 Zurich Airport	3h41	15:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 75 2118 \| 2118 · IC 1 718 \| 718 · EC 65 \| 65 · R 42 343 \| 343	12:15 Zurich Airport	3h35	15:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 818 \| 818 · IC 6 971 \| 971 · R 41 245 \| 245	12:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	16:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 5 522 \| 522 · IC 81 818 \| 818 · IC 6 971 \| 971 · R 41 245 \| 245	12:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	16:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IR 75 2120 \| 2120 · IC 1 720 \| 720 · RE 1 4175 \| 4175 · IR 90 1828 \| 1828	13:15 Zurich Airport	4h35	17:50 Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 8 820 \| 820 · R 41 249 \| 249	13:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	17:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 5 524 \| 524 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · R 41 249 \| 249	13:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	17:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 1 722 \| 722 · IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	14:09 Zurich Airport	3h41	17:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 75 2122 \| 2122 · IC 1 722 \| 722 · IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	14:15 Zurich Airport	3h35	17:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 822 \| 822 · IC 6 975 \| 975 · R 41 253 \| 253	14:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	18:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 5 526 \| 526 · IC 81 822 \| 822 · IC 6 975 \| 975 · R 41 253 \| 253	14:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	18:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 5 1526 \| 1526 · IC 1 724 \| 724 · RE 1 4179 \| 4179 · IR 90 1832 \| 1832	15:19 Zurich Airport	4h31	19:50 Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 8 824 \| 824 · R 41 257 \| 257	15:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	19:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 5 528 \| 528 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · R 41 257 \| 257	15:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	19:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 1 726 \| 726 · IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	16:09 Zurich Airport	3h41	19:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 75 2126 \| 2126 · IC 1 726 \| 726 · IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	16:15 Zurich Airport	3h35	19:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 826 \| 826 · ICE 107 \| 107 · R 41 261 \| 261	16:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	20:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 5 530 \| 530 · IC 81 826 \| 826 · ICE 107 \| 107 · R 41 261 \| 261	16:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	20:17 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 8 828 \| 828 · R 42 265 \| 265	17:46 Zurich Airport	3h31	21:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 5 532 \| 532 · IC 8 828 \| 828 · R 42 265 \| 265	17:49 Zurich Airport	3h28	21:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Zermatt

Switzerland

Typically, there are 13 trains per day from Zurich Airport to Zermatt, including direct trains, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 21:09. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 3h 28m.

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

171 km

Average train duration

3h 23m

Lowest ticket price

£59

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 28m

First train

6:09

Last train

21:09

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Fri

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich Airport to Zermatt trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Zermatt from £59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About

SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 28m

Cheapest Price

£59

SBB frequency

13 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service

Seat reservation

Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 38m

Cheapest Price

£157

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

16 a day

FAQs: Zurich Airport to Zermatt train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport 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.

The train distance from Zurich Airport to Zermatt is 171 km.

The first train from Zurich Airport to Zermatt leaves at 6:09.

The last train from Zurich Airport to Zermatt departs at 21:09.

Trains from Zurich Airport to Zermatt run approximately 13 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Zurich Airport to Zermatt.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Zurich Airport to Zermatt.

To get from Zurich Airport to Zermatt, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.

There is no night train service from Zurich Airport to Zermatt.

Booking trains from Zurich Airport to Zermatt in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

Yes, the train journey from Zurich Airport to Zermatt is considered scenic, offering views of picturesque Swiss landscapes, including the Alps, verdant valleys, and charming villages along the way.

In Zermatt, visitors can explore the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise for panoramic views and ski access, or enjoy hiking trails offering breathtaking Alpine vistas. The Zermatt Museum provides insights into the region's history and culture, while paragliding offers a thrilling aerial perspective. For adventurers, ice climbing on frozen waterfalls and glaciers is available. Iconic sights include the Matterhorn, the Gornergrat Railway for scenic train journeys, and the Klein Matterhorn cable car station. Zermatt Village charms with its car-free, traditional Swiss architecture, and Sunnegga offers family-friendly activities with hiking and skiing access.

To fully experience Zermatt, plan for a stay of 3 to 4 days. This allows time to enjoy skiing, hiking, and visiting iconic sites like the Matterhorn.

Yes, you can take the train from Zurich Airport to Zermatt.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich Airport and Zermatt

Most Zurich Airport to Zermatt trains use the Zürich HB to Zermatt, Bahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Chatillon-Saint Vincent. Use this guide to compare Zurich Airport and Zermatt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Zurich

Arrival train stations in Zermatt

Zermatt, Bahnhof3920 Zermatt, Switzerland Accessibility

Zermatt, Bahnhof train station facilities and services

Zermatt, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Zermatt, Bahnhof.

More about Zermatt, Bahnhof

GornergratGornergrat, Zermatt, Switzerland+41 27 921 47 60 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Gornergrat from Zermatt city centre

Gornergrat is 4 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:

Train48 · 33m · every ~3 min

Gornergrat train station facilities and services

Gornergrat has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat Restaurant, Panorama Self

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Gornergrat.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Gornergrat.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Gornergrat: WC.