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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Zurich

Showing times and prices for Jul 08

Cheapest price

€102

Average price

€126

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zermatt to Zurich will cost around €126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €102.

Fast trains

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

R 41 234 | 234 · IC 6 970 | 970 · IC 1 719 | 719
10:37 AM4h05
Zermatt Bhf
2:42 PMZürich Oerlikon
€1021One-way
2 transfers
R 42 316 | 316 · IC 6 610 | 610 · IR 35 2363 | 2363
6:06 AM3h54
Zermatt Bhf
10:00 AMZurich Altstetten
€1071One-way
2 transfers
R 41 250 | 250 · IC 6 978 | 978 · IC 1 727 | 727
2:37 PM4h05
Zermatt Bhf
6:42 PMZürich Oerlikon
€1081One-way
2 transfers
R 42 264 | 264 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 733 | 733
6:06 PM3h22
Zermatt Bhf
9:28 PMZurich HB
€1081One-way
2 transfers
R 42 316 | 316 · IC 6 610 | 610 · IC 1 709 | 709
6:06 AM3h22
Zermatt Bhf
9:28 AMZurich HB
€1091One-way
2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Zermatt to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €66, and a flight costs an average of €81.

Distance: 162 km

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Most popular Train	Flight
€126 Average price Cheapest	€340 Average price
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zermatt to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · IC 1 729 \| 729	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	7:28 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · IC 1 729 \| 729 · S 5 18574 \| 18574	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · IR 35 2383 \| 2383	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	8:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · IC 1 729 \| 729	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 81 831 \| 831 · S 5 18576 \| 18576	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	8:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 81 831 \| 831	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	7:58 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 81 831 \| 831 · RE 48 4936 \| 4936	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 1 731 \| 731	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	8:58 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833 · S 5 18580 \| 18580	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	9:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833 · RE 48 4938 \| 4938	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 264 \| 264 · IC 6 634 \| 634 · IC 1 733 \| 733	6:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	9:28 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 264 \| 264 · IC 6 634 \| 634 · IC 1 733 \| 733	6:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 264 \| 264 · IC 6 634 \| 634 · IC 1 733 \| 733 · S 5 18582 \| 18582	6:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 266 \| 266 · IC 6 336 \| 336 · IC 81 835 \| 835	6:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	9:58 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 266 \| 266 · IC 6 336 \| 336 · IC 81 835 \| 835 · RE 48 4940 \| 4940	6:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	10:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 42 266 \| 266 · IC 6 336 \| 336 · IC 81 835 \| 835 · S 5 18584 \| 18584	6:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	10:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 268 \| 268 · EC 66 \| 66 · IC 1 735 \| 735	7:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h25	10:31 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 268 \| 268 · EC 66 \| 66 · IC 1 735 \| 735	7:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 268 \| 268 · EC 66 \| 66 · IC 1 735 \| 735 · S 5 18586 \| 18586	7:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 272 \| 272 · IC 6 638 \| 638 · IC 1 737 \| 737	8:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h25	11:31 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 272 \| 272 · IC 6 638 \| 638 · IC 1 737 \| 737 · S 14 19491 \| 19491	8:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h41	11:47 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 42 272 \| 272 · IC 6 638 \| 638 · IC 1 737 \| 737 · S 5 18590 \| 18590	8:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	11:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 276 \| 276 · IC 6 640 \| 640 · IC 1 739 \| 739	9:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h34	12:40 AM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 276 \| 276 · IC 6 640 \| 640 · IC 5 543 \| 543 · S 12 19214 \| 19214	9:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	7h44	4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 276 \| 276 · IC 6 640 \| 640 · IC 1 739 \| 739 · T 17 \| 49200	9:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h56	1:02 AM Zurich	3 transfers
R 42 276 \| 276 · IC 6 640 \| 640 · IR 2155 \| 2155	9:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	8h17	5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
Wednesday, July 8
R 42 214 \| 214 · IC 6 960 \| 960 · IC 81 809 \| 809 · S 5 18532 \| 18532	5:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	9:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 214 \| 214 · IC 6 960 \| 960 · IC 81 809 \| 809 · RE 48 4914 \| 4914	5:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 42 214 \| 214 · IC 6 960 \| 960 · IC 81 809 \| 809	5:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	8:58 AM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · IC 1 709 \| 709 · S 5 18534 \| 18534	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · IC 1 709 \| 709	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · IR 35 2363 \| 2363	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · IC 1 709 \| 709	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	9:28 AM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 81 811 \| 811 · S 5 18536 \| 18536	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	10:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 1 711 \| 711	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 81 811 \| 811	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	9:58 AM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 81 811 \| 811 · RE 48 4916 \| 4916	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	10:58 AM Zurich HB	1 transfer
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · S 5 18540 \| 18540	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · RE 48 4918 \| 4918	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IR 35 2367 \| 2367	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713 · S 5 18542 \| 18542	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	11:28 AM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 81 815 \| 815	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	11:58 AM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 1 715 \| 715	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 81 815 \| 815 · RE 48 4920 \| 4920	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 81 815 \| 815 · S 5 18544 \| 18544	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	12:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · RE 48 4922 \| 4922	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	12:58 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717 · S 5 18550 \| 18550	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	1:28 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IR 35 2371 \| 2371	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 81 819 \| 819	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	1:58 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 81 819 \| 819 · RE 48 4924 \| 4924	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 1 719 \| 719	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 81 819 \| 819 · S 5 18552 \| 18552	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	2:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · RE 48 4926 \| 4926	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	2:58 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · S 5 18556 \| 18556	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	3:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · IR 35 2375 \| 2375	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · IC 1 721 \| 721	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · IC 1 721 \| 721	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	3:28 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · IC 1 721 \| 721 · S 5 18558 \| 18558	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 1 723 \| 723	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 81 823 \| 823	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	3:58 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 81 823 \| 823 · S 5 18560 \| 18560	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	4:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 81 823 \| 823 · RE 48 4928 \| 4928	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	4:58 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · S 5 18564 \| 18564	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	5:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · RE 48 4930 \| 4930	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · IC 1 725 \| 725	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	5:28 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · IR 35 2379 \| 2379	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	6:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · IC 1 725 \| 725 · S 5 18566 \| 18566	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h38	5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · IC 1 725 \| 725	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 81 827 \| 827	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	5:58 PM Zurich HB	2 transfers
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 1 727 \| 727	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 81 827 \| 827 · S 5 18568 \| 18568	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	6:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	3 transfers
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 81 827 \| 827 · RE 48 4932 \| 4932	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3 transfers
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	6:58 PM Zurich HB	1 transfer
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · RE 48 4934 \| 4934	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 transfers
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · S 5 18572 \| 18572	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 transfers

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Why should you book Zermatt to Zurich trains with Omio?

SBB as well as Trenitalia or Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn offer trains services from Zermatt to Zurich.

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Why book with Omio vs SBB?

Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SBB, but also compare tickets for the likes of Trenitalia or Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to find the best option for your trip from Zermatt to Zurich.
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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.

Trains

from €58

Buses

from €11

Flights

from €135

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zermatt to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Zermatt to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €66 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 3h 21m.

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

162 km

Average train duration

4h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

€66

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 21m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:57 PM

Cheapest Month

Sep

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Sun

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

42 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Zermatt to Zurich trainsSBB, Trenitalia, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn trains will get you between Zermatt and Zurich from €66. 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 21m

Cheapest Price

€66

SBB frequency

25 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

Learn more about SBB

Trenitalia

About

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railroad company but also the country's largest train operator. Trenitalia’s fleet of trains ncludes the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca trains as well as intercity, regional and night trains. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance 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!

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

7h 6m

Cheapest Price

€50

Trenitalia frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of hand luggage per passenger included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, and spaces between seat backs

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policies vary by ticket type

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled trains

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant car on high-speed trains, trolley service with snacks and beverages, vending machines on some trains

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservation, costs extra except on high-speed trains where it's mandatory and included

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

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

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, guide dogs travel free

Quiet zone

Learn more about Trenitalia

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 21m

Cheapest Price

€128

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn frequency

6 a day

FAQs: Trains from Zermatt to Zurich

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zermatt to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap train tickets from Zermatt to Zurich can start from as little as €66 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zermatt to Zurich is €126; 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 Zermatt to Zurich is 3h 21m to travel the 162 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 Zermatt to Zurich leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Zermatt to Zurich leaves at 11:57 PM.

There are 25 trains a day from Zermatt to Zurich which require at least one change with SBB, Trenitalia, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

A trip to Zurich from Zermatt is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 21m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Zermatt to Zurich is September.

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

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zermatt to Zurich

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

Departure train stations in Zermatt

Arrival train stations in Zurich

Which Zermatt station do trains to Zurich leave from?

Trains from Zermatt to Zurich leave from Zermatt, Bahnhof. The station is from Zermatt city centre at 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland.

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.