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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Zermatt

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£117

Average price

£132

Fastest journey

3 h 15 m

Average duration

3 h 16 m

Trains per day

Distance

162 km

Cheap tickets

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

Cheapest

IC 8 812 | 812

10:023h15

Zurich HB

13:17Zermatt Bhf

£1171One-way

1 change

RE 48 4915 | 4915

09:483h29

Zürich Oerlikon

13:17Zermatt Bhf

£1201One-way

2 changes

S 5 18535 | 18535

09:463h31

Zurich Altstetten

13:17Zermatt Bhf

£1201One-way

2 changes

RE 48 4913 | 4913

08:483h29

Zürich Oerlikon

12:17Zermatt Bhf

£1351One-way

2 changes

IC 1 710 | 710

08:323h18

Zurich HB

11:50Zermatt Bhf

£1351One-way

2 changes

Zurich to Zermatt train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
SBB IC 81 808 \| 808 SBBIC 81 808 \| 808	08:02 Zurich HB	3h15	11:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB IC 1 710 \| 710 SBBIC 1 710 \| 710	08:14 Zürich Oerlikon	3h36	11:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB S 9 18929 \| 18929 SBBS 9 18929 \| 18929	08:16 Zürich Oerlikon	3h34	11:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
SBB S 5 18529 \| 18529 SBBS 5 18529 \| 18529	08:16 Zurich Altstetten	3h34	11:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
SBB IC 1 710 \| 710 SBBIC 1 710 \| 710	08:32 Zurich HB	3h18	11:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB S 5 18531 \| 18531 SBBS 5 18531 \| 18531	08:46 Zurich Altstetten	3h31	12:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB RE 48 4913 \| 4913 SBBRE 48 4913 \| 4913	08:48 Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	12:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB IC 8 810 \| 810 SBBIC 8 810 \| 810	09:02 Zurich HB	3h15	12:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
SBB S 5 18535 \| 18535 SBBS 5 18535 \| 18535	09:46 Zurich Altstetten	3h31	13:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB RE 48 4915 \| 4915 SBBRE 48 4915 \| 4915	09:48 Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	13:17 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB IR 35 2362 \| 2362 SBBIR 35 2362 \| 2362	09:59 Zurich Altstetten	3h51	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB IC 8 812 \| 812 SBBIC 8 812 \| 812	10:02 Zurich HB	3h15	13:17 Zermatt Bhf	1 change
SBB IC 1 714 \| 714 SBBIC 1 714 \| 714	10:14 Zürich Oerlikon	3h36	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
SBB S 5 18537 \| 18537 SBBS 5 18537 \| 18537	10:16 Zurich Altstetten	3h34	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
SBB S 9 18937 \| 18937 SBBS 9 18937 \| 18937	10:16 Zürich Oerlikon	3h34	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
SBB IC 1 714 \| 714 SBBIC 1 714 \| 714	10:32 Zurich HB	3h18	13:50 Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Zurich to Zermatt?

The best time to book your train from Zurich to Zermatt is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Zurich to Zermatt route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Zurich to Zermatt 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 Zurich to Zermatt.

Trains

from £51

Flights

from £125

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Zermatt

Trains from Zurich to Zermatt run on average 14 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 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

4h 55m

Cheapest ticket price

£79

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 12m

First train

05:02

Last train

22:51

Price information

Train providers: SBB and Trenitalia trains Zurich to Zermatt

For as little as £76 you can travel by train from Zurich to Zermatt with SBB and Trenitalia. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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

Train information from Zurich to Zermatt with SBB:

Average Duration: 3 h 12 min
Cheapest Price: £76

Find the perfect train from Zurich to Zermatt with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can also apply Trenitalia discount cards on Omio at the time of purchase. The distance between Zurich and Zermatt by train is 100 miles (161 km) and the cheapest price for a one-way ticket is £86. Check out Trenitalia’s train timetable from Zurich to Zermatt, compare the best prices for the trip and book your cheap train ticket on Omio today!

Trenitalia is the main operator of train services in Italy, with a huge fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship trains are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates trains such as the Eurocity (EC), Euronotte (EN), InterCity (IC), InterCitynotte (ICN), as well as the Regionale Veloce (RV), Regionale (R), Suburbano (S) and Metropolitano (M). Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance train routes. In most cases, the trains also provide barrier-free access.

Trenitalia from Zurich to Zermatt train information:

Average Duration: 8 h 4 min
Cheapest Price: £86

FAQs: Zurich to Zermatt train

FAQs: Travel by train from Zurich 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 to Zermatt.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Zermatt can start from as little as £44 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Zermatt is £96; 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 Zermatt from Zurich is on average 3 h 12 min for the 100 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Zurich to Zermatt by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Zurich to Zermatt leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Zurich to Zermatt leaves at 23: 51.

There are 14 trains a day from Zurich to Zermatt which require at least one change with SBB or Trenitalia. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Zurich to Zermatt train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with SBB or Trenitalia. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Zermatt from Zurich to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 51.

A trip to Zermatt from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 12 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zurich and Zermatt including taking a train or flight.