The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Zermatt
Cheapest price
$156
Average price
$184
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
33
Distance
162 km
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.
The average ticket from Zurich to Zermatt will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $156.
To travel from Zurich to Zermatt you need to make at least one change.
IR 37 2266 | 2266 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · R 42 343 | 343
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · R 42 343 | 343
IC 81 814 | 814 · ICE 101 | 101 · R 41 237 | 237
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327
IC 8 808 | 808 · R 41 225 | 225
IC 81 814 | 814 · ICE 101 | 101 · R 41 237 | 237
IC 8 808 | 808 · R 41 225 | 225
IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · R 41 229 | 229
IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233
IC 8 816 | 816 · R 41 241 | 241Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Zurich to Zermatt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zermatt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $132. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. 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 $132, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 162 km
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Zurich to Zermatt train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Zermatt trains for today, Thursday, 22 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 8 816 | 816 · R 41 241 | 241 | 11:02 am Zurich HB | 3h15 | 2:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
| Friday, 23 January | |||||
IC 8 808 | 808 · R 41 225 | 225 | 7:02 am Zurich HB | 3h15 | 10:17 am Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327 | 7:15 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h35 | 10:50 am Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327 | 7:16 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h34 | 10:50 am Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327 | 7:16 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 10:50 am Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · IC 6 613 | 613 · R 42 327 | 327 | 7:32 am Zurich HB | 3h18 | 10:50 am Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · R 41 229 | 229 | 7:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h31 | 11:17 am Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · R 41 229 | 229 | 7:48 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 11:17 am Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 81 810 | 810 · IC 6 963 | 963 · R 41 229 | 229 | 8:02 am Zurich HB | 3h15 | 11:17 am Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 8:16 am Zürich Oerlikon | 4h34 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 8:16 am Zurich Altstetten | 4h34 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
IC 1 712 | 712 · RE 1 4167 | 4167 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 · R 42 335 | 335 | 8:32 am Zurich HB | 4h18 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
S 5 18535 | 18535 · IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233 | 8:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h31 | 12:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233 | 8:48 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 12:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 6 617 | 617 · R 42 335 | 335 | 8:59 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h51 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 233 | 9:02 am Zurich HB | 3h15 | 12:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · R 42 335 | 335 | 9:15 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h35 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · R 42 335 | 335 | 9:16 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · R 42 335 | 335 | 9:16 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h34 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 1 714 | 714 · IC 6 617 | 617 · R 42 335 | 335 | 9:32 am Zurich HB | 3h18 | 12:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 5 18539 | 18539 · IC 81 814 | 814 · ICE 101 | 101 · R 41 237 | 237 | 9:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h31 | 1:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 81 814 | 814 · ICE 101 | 101 · R 41 237 | 237 | 9:48 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 1:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 81 814 | 814 · ICE 101 | 101 · R 41 237 | 237 | 10:02 am Zurich HB | 3h15 | 1:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 5 18543 | 18543 · IC 8 816 | 816 · R 41 241 | 241 | 10:46 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h31 | 2:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 8 816 | 816 · R 41 241 | 241 | 10:48 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 2:17 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 16 2170 | 2170 · IC 1345 | 1345 · R 42 343 | 343 | 10:51 am Zürich Oerlikon | 3h59 | 2:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · EC 65 | 65 · R 42 343 | 343 | 10:59 am Zurich Altstetten | 3h51 | 2:50 pm Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Zermatt
Trains from Zurich to Zermatt run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $132 but you can travel from only $130 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Zermatt trainsSBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Zermatt from $130. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Zermatt train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Zermatt
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Ticket machines available
- Free
- 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat Restaurant
- Panorama Self
- Ramps.
- Free
- 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat
- The station serves as a departure point for the Gornergrat Bahn cogwheel train, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
- Cogwheel train: Gornergrat Bahn from Zermatt
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