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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Zermatt

Showing times and prices for 12 Jul

Cheapest price

£137

Average price

£137

Fastest journey

3 h 29 m

Average duration

3 h 31 m

Trains per day

Distance

171 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Zermatt will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £137.

Fast trains

To travel from Zurich Airport to Zermatt you need to make at least one change.

IC 5 516 | 516 · IC 8 812 | 812 · RE 41 233 | 233

09:483h29

Zurich Airport

13:17Zermatt Bhf

£1371One-way

2 changes

IC 5 516 | 516 · IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 42 335 | 335

09:484h02

Zurich Airport

13:50Zermatt Bhf

£1371One-way

2 changes

IC 5 514 | 514 · IC 8 810 | 810 · RE 41 229 | 229

08:483h29

Zurich Airport

12:17Zermatt Bhf

£1371One-way

2 changes

IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 42 327 | 327

08:083h42

Zurich Airport

11:50Zermatt Bhf

£1371One-way

2 changes

IC 8 810 | 810 · RE 41 229 | 229

08:453h32

Zurich Airport

12:17Zermatt Bhf

£1371One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Zurich Airport to Zermatt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Zermatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £19, and a flight costs an average of £117.

Distance: 170 km

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Most popular Train	Flight
£113 Average Price Cheapest	£376 Average Price
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Zurich Airport to Zermatt train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 12 July

Last updated at 18:46

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · RE 42 327 \| 327	06:08 Zurich Airport	3h42	09:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 75 2110 \| 2110 · IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · RE 42 327 \| 327	06:15 Zurich Airport	3h35	09:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 8 810 \| 810 · RE 41 229 \| 229	06:45 Zurich Airport	3h32	10:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 5 514 \| 514 · IC 8 810 \| 810 · RE 41 229 \| 229	06:48 Zurich Airport	3h29	10:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 8 812 \| 812 · RE 41 233 \| 233	07:45 Zurich Airport	3h32	11:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 5 516 \| 516 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · RE 41 233 \| 233	07:48 Zurich Airport	3h29	11:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 5 516 \| 516 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · RE 42 335 \| 335	07:48 Zurich Airport	4h02	11:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Zermatt

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich Airport to Zermatt run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 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

170 km

Average train duration

4h 36m

Cheapest ticket price

£19

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 29m

First train

06:08

Last train

20:08

Price information

Train companies: SBB and Trenitalia trains Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt

Find the best trains between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt with Omio's travel partners SBB and Trenitalia from £54. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next train trip to Zermatt from Zurich Airport (ZRH), SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.

SBB from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 26 min
Cheapest Price: £54

Trenitalia is Italy’s national railway company providing services across the whole country, giving you ample opportunity to discover the beauty and culture of Italy. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains include its high-speed trains Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca as well as intercity, regional and sleeper trains. Toilets and WiFi access are standard services on long-distance routes, and, in most cases, there is barrier-free access on Trenitalia trains.

Taking a train with Trenitalia is a great way to travel to Zermatt from Zurich Airport (ZRH), and Omio can show you the best times and tickets available for the 105 miles (170 km) long train trip. Trenitalia offers different fares for the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt journey with ticket options like Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria. You can even apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets. Simply check the current Trenitalia train timetable, compare the cheapest, fastest, or earliest routes between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Zermatt, and buy your cheap Trenitalia train ticket on Omio easily and securely today.

FAQs: Zurich Airport to Zermatt train

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich Airport to Zermatt 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 Zurich Airport to Zermatt.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt can start from as little as £51 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt is £105; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt train travel time is 3 h 26 min for the 105 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt leaves at 03: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt leaves at 14: 45.

There are 10 trains a day from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt which require at least one change with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with SBB. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt to compare what amenities they may offer.

A trip to Zermatt from Zurich Airport (ZRH) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Zermatt by train is June.

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