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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Zermatt

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 15

Cheapest price on Sep 15

€59

Average ticket price on Sep 15

€75

Fastest journey on Sep 15

3 h 19 m

Average journey duration on Sep 15

3 h 19 m

Trains on Sep 15

Distance

171 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Basel to Zermatt will cost around €75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €59.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Basel to Zermatt without transferring at least once.

ICE 279 | 279 · IC 8 820 | 820 · R 41 249 | 249
1:58 PM3h19
Basel SBB
5:17 PMZermatt Bhf
€591One-way
2 transfers
IC 6 625 | 625 · R 42 351 | 351
2:30 PM3h20
Basel SBB
5:50 PMZermatt Bhf
€591One-way
1 transfer
IC 6 971 | 971 · R 41 245 | 245
12:58 PM3h19
Basel SBB
4:17 PMZermatt Bhf
€591One-way
1 transfer
EC 65 | 65 · R 42 343 | 343
12:30 PM3h20
Basel SBB
3:50 PMZermatt Bhf
€591One-way
1 transfer
IC 61 969 | 969 · IC 8 816 | 816 · R 41 241 | 241
11:58 AM3h19
Basel SBB
3:17 PMZermatt Bhf
€591One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Basel to Zermatt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Zermatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €99 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €99, while a flight costs an average of €170.

Distance: 171 km

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Most popular Train	Flight
€99 Average price Cheapest	€170 Average price
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 35m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Zermatt is a train with an average price of €99.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Zermatt:

A train is €71 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Zermatt costing on average €170.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Zermatt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 14m.

Other travel options to Zermatt take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 36m.

Flight takes on average 7h 35m.

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

Live departures

Basel to Zermatt train times

The table below shows live departures for Basel to Zermatt trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC 6 613 \| 613 · R 42 327 \| 327	8:30 AM Basel SBB	3h20	11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
IC 6 963 \| 963 · R 41 229 \| 229	8:58 AM Basel SBB	3h19	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
IC 61 965 \| 965 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · R 41 233 \| 233	9:58 AM Basel SBB	3h19	1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 transfers
IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	10:30 AM Basel SBB	3h20	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
ICE 101 \| 101 · R 41 237 \| 237	10:58 AM Basel SBB	3h19	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
IC 61 969 \| 969 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · R 41 241 \| 241	11:58 AM Basel SBB	3h19	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 transfers
EC 65 \| 65 · R 42 343 \| 343	12:30 PM Basel SBB	3h20	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
IC 6 971 \| 971 · R 41 245 \| 245	12:58 PM Basel SBB	3h19	4:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
ICE 279 \| 279 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · R 41 249 \| 249	1:58 PM Basel SBB	3h19	5:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 transfers
IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	2:30 PM Basel SBB	3h20	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
IC 6 975 \| 975 · R 41 253 \| 253	2:58 PM Basel SBB	3h19	6:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
IC 61 977 \| 977 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · R 41 257 \| 257	3:58 PM Basel SBB	3h19	7:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 transfers
IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	4:30 PM Basel SBB	3h20	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
ICE 107 \| 107 · R 41 261 \| 261	4:58 PM Basel SBB	3h19	8:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
EC 67 \| 67 · R 42 265 \| 265	5:30 PM Basel SBB	3h47	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 transfer
IC 61 981 \| 981 · IC 8 828 \| 828 · R 42 265 \| 265	5:58 PM Basel SBB	3h19	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 transfers
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel to Zermatt

Switzerland

Trains from Basel to Zermatt run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €61 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 22:28. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 3h 19m.

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 14m

Cheapest ticket price

€61

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 19m

First train

12:30 AM

Last train

10:28 PM

Cheapest Month

Nov

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Wed

Best time to book

35 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Zermatt trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Zermatt from €61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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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 SBB Duration

3h 19m

Cheapest SBB Price

€61

SBB frequency

4 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Duration

3h 18m

Cheapest Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Price

€137

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

14 a day

FAQs: Trains from Basel to Zermatt

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel 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.

Cheap train tickets from Basel to Zermatt can start from as little as €61 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Zermatt is €99; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Basel to Zermatt is 3h 19m to travel the 171 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Basel to Zermatt leaves at 12:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Basel to Zermatt leaves at 10:28 PM.

There are 7 trains a day from Basel to Zermatt which require at least one change with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Basel to Zermatt, you can count on SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Zermatt. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Basel and Zermatt and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Zermatt from Basel is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 19m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Basel to Zermatt is November.

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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Basel to Zermatt

Most Basel to Zermatt trains use the Basel SBB to Zermatt, Bahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Gornergrat. Use this guide to compare Basel and Zermatt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Basel

Arrival train stations in Zermatt

Which Basel station do trains to Zermatt leave from?

Trains from Basel to Zermatt leave from Basel SBB. The station is 2 km from Basel city centre at Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland.

Basel SBBCentralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland+41 51 221 22 22 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre

Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainTer · 5m · €1 · every ~2 min

Bus50 · 4m · €2 · every ~15 min

Tram11 · 5m · €2

1, 3, 2 · 7m · €2 · every ~25 min

Basel SBB train station facilities and services

Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.

Basel Bad BhfSchwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland+41 61 690 13 13 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel Bad Bhf from Basel city centre

Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus30 · 11m · €3 · every ~18 min

Tram6, 1, 2 · 19m · €3 · every ~20 min

Basel Bad Bhf train station facilities and services

Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.

Basel, BrausebadBrausebad, 4055 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Brausebad from Basel city centre

Tram1, 2, 3 · 6m · €2 · every ~25 min

Basel, Brausebad train station facilities and services

Basel, Brausebad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the station. ATMs are available at Basel, Brausebad.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Brausebad.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Brausebad: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Brausebad: The station has accessible entrances and facilities.

Basel, SpalentorSpalenvorstadt, 4056 Basel, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel, Spalentor from Basel city centre

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Basel, Spalentor train station facilities and services

Basel, Spalentor has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Spalentor. ATMs are there is an ATM inside the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Basel, Spalentor.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel, Spalentor: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Spalentor: Station platforms are fully accessible to wheelchairs.

Basel St Johann4056 Basel, Switzerland Parking

City-centre transport

Getting to Basel St Johann from Basel city centre

Basel St Johann is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus50 · 8m · €2 · every ~15 min

Tram1, 21, 3, 6, 8, 6457, 8190, 8280, 8298, 8312 · 5m · €2 · every ~15 min

Basel St Johann train station facilities and services

Basel St Johann has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Basel St Johann.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Basel St Johann.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Basel St Johann: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Basel St Johann: Bike Parking.

Which Zermatt station do trains from Basel arrive at?

Trains from Basel to Zermatt most often arrive at Zermatt, Bahnhof. Some services arrive at Gornergrat, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Zermatt arrival station.

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.

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.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Gornergrat: Ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat.

Findelenbach3920 Zermatt, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Findelenbach from Zermatt city centre

Findelenbach is 1 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:

Train48 · 6m · every ~3 min

Bus572 · 18m · every ~4 min

Findelenbach train station facilities and services

Findelenbach has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Hotel.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Findelenbach.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Findelenbach. ATMs are available at Findelenbach.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Findelenbach: Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Findelenbach.

Rotenboden0041 848 642 442 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Rotenboden from Zermatt city centre

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

Train48 · 28m · every ~3 min

Rotenboden train station facilities and services

Rotenboden has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Dining, WC, and Hotel.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Rotenboden.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Rotenboden.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Rotenboden: WC.

RiffelbergHotel Riffelberg, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Riffelberg from Zermatt city centre

Riffelberg is 3 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:

Train48 · 23m · every ~3 min

Riffelberg train station facilities and services

Riffelberg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Dining, Accessibility, and Hotel.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Riffelberg.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Riffelberg.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Riffelberg.

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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Zermatt trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Zermatt from €61. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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