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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Zermatt

Showing times and prices for 08 Jun

Cheapest price

$100

Average price

$138

Fastest journey

3 h 15 m

Average duration

3 h 15 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.

The average ticket from Zurich to Zermatt will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $100.

Fast trains

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

IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 40277 | 40277 · EV EV1 90129 | 90129
7:59 PM3h49
Zurich Altstetten
11:48 PMZermatt
$1001One-way
3 changes
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 1 728 | 728 · EC 30467 | 30467 · R 42 265 | 265
5:16 PM4h01
Zürich Oerlikon
9:17 PMZermatt Bhf
$1001One-way
3 changes
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 81 830 | 830 · IC 6 983 | 983 · R 42 269 | 269
6:48 PM3h29
Zürich Oerlikon
10:17 PMZermatt Bhf
$1001One-way
3 changes
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 8 828 | 828 · R 42 265 | 265
5:48 PM3h29
Zürich Oerlikon
9:17 PMZermatt Bhf
$1001One-way
2 changes
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 81 826 | 826 · ICE 107 | 107 · R 41 261 | 261
4:48 PM3h29
Zürich Oerlikon
8:17 PMZermatt Bhf
$1001One-way
3 changes

Travel 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 $98. 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 $98, and a flight costs an average of $119.

Distance: 162 km

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$164 Average Price Cheapest	$371 Average Price
5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m 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

Zurich to Zermatt train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Zermatt trains for tomorrow, Monday, 8 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
S 5 18519 \| 18519 · IC 8 804 \| 804 · R 41 217 \| 217	5:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	9:17 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 9 18919 \| 18919 · IC 8 804 \| 804 · R 41 217 \| 217	5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h31	9:17 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 35 2354 \| 2354 · EC 30061 \| 30061 · R 42 319 \| 319	5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h51	9:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 8 804 \| 804 · R 41 217 \| 217	6:02 AM Zurich HB	3h15	9:17 AM Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 1 706 \| 706 · EC 30061 \| 30061 · R 42 319 \| 319	6:32 AM Zurich HB	3h18	9:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 81 806 \| 806 · IC 6 959 \| 959 · R 41 221 \| 221	7:02 AM Zurich HB	3h15	10:17 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 1 708 \| 708 · RE 1 4163 \| 4163 · IR 90 1816 \| 1816 · R 42 327 \| 327	7:32 AM Zurich HB	4h18	11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 8 808 \| 808 · R 41 225 \| 225	8:02 AM Zurich HB	3h15	11:17 AM Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · R 42 327 \| 327	8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h35	11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 9 18929 \| 18929 · IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · R 42 327 \| 327	8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h34	11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 5 18529 \| 18529 · IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · R 42 327 \| 327	8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h34	11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 1 710 \| 710 · IC 6 613 \| 613 · R 42 327 \| 327	8:32 AM Zurich HB	3h18	11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18531 \| 18531 · IC 81 810 \| 810 · IC 6 963 \| 963 · R 41 229 \| 229	8:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
RE 48 4913 \| 4913 · IC 81 810 \| 810 · IC 6 963 \| 963 · R 41 229 \| 229	8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 810 \| 810 · IC 6 963 \| 963 · R 41 229 \| 229	9:02 AM Zurich HB	3h15	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18533 \| 18533 · IC 1 712 \| 712 · RE 1 4167 \| 4167 · IR 90 1820 \| 1820	9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	4h34	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
S 9 18933 \| 18933 · IC 1 712 \| 712 · RE 1 4167 \| 4167 · IR 90 1820 \| 1820	9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	4h34	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 1 712 \| 712 · RE 1 4167 \| 4167 · IR 90 1820 \| 1820 · R 42 335 \| 335	9:32 AM Zurich HB	4h18	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 5 18535 \| 18535 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · R 41 233 \| 233	9:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
RE 48 4915 \| 4915 · IC 8 812 \| 812 · R 41 233 \| 233	9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 35 2362 \| 2362 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h51	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 8 812 \| 812 · R 41 233 \| 233	10:02 AM Zurich HB	3h15	1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 1 714 \| 714 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h35	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 9 18937 \| 18937 · IC 1 714 \| 714 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h34	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 5 18537 \| 18537 · IC 1 714 \| 714 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h34	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 1 714 \| 714 · IC 6 617 \| 617 · R 42 335 \| 335	10:32 AM Zurich HB	3h18	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18539 \| 18539 · IC 81 814 \| 814 · ICE 101 \| 101 · R 41 237 \| 237	10:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
RE 48 4917 \| 4917 · IC 81 814 \| 814 · ICE 101 \| 101 · R 41 237 \| 237	10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 814 \| 814 · ICE 101 \| 101 · R 41 237 \| 237	11:02 AM Zurich HB	3h15	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18543 \| 18543 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · R 41 241 \| 241	11:46 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
RE 48 4919 \| 4919 · IC 8 816 \| 816 · R 41 241 \| 241	11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 35 2366 \| 2366 · EC 30065 \| 30065 · R 42 343 \| 343	11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten	3h51	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 8 816 \| 816 · R 41 241 \| 241	12:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 1 718 \| 718 · EC 30065 \| 30065 · R 42 343 \| 343	12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h35	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18545 \| 18545 · IC 1 718 \| 718 · EC 30065 \| 30065 · R 42 343 \| 343	12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h34	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 9 18945 \| 18945 · IC 1 718 \| 718 · EC 30065 \| 30065 · R 42 343 \| 343	12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h34	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 1 718 \| 718 · EC 30065 \| 30065 · R 42 343 \| 343	12:32 PM Zurich HB	3h18	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18547 \| 18547 · IC 81 818 \| 818 · IC 6 971 \| 971 · R 41 245 \| 245	12:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	4:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
RE 48 4921 \| 4921 · IC 81 818 \| 818 · IC 6 971 \| 971 · R 41 245 \| 245	12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	4:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 818 \| 818 · IC 6 971 \| 971 · R 41 245 \| 245	1:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	4:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 9 18949 \| 18949 · IC 1 720 \| 720 · RE 1 4175 \| 4175 · IR 90 1828 \| 1828	1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	4h34	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
S 5 18549 \| 18549 · IC 1 720 \| 720 · RE 1 4175 \| 4175 · IR 90 1828 \| 1828	1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	4h34	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 1 720 \| 720 · RE 1 4175 \| 4175 · IR 90 1828 \| 1828 · R 42 351 \| 351	1:32 PM Zurich HB	4h18	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 5 18551 \| 18551 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · R 41 249 \| 249	1:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	5:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
RE 48 4923 \| 4923 · IC 8 820 \| 820 · R 41 249 \| 249	1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	5:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 35 2370 \| 2370 · IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h51	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 8 820 \| 820 · R 41 249 \| 249	2:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	5:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 1 722 \| 722 · IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h35	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18553 \| 18553 · IC 1 722 \| 722 · IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h34	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 9 18953 \| 18953 · IC 1 722 \| 722 · IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h34	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 1 722 \| 722 · IC 6 625 \| 625 · R 42 351 \| 351	2:32 PM Zurich HB	3h18	5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18555 \| 18555 · IC 81 822 \| 822 · IC 6 975 \| 975 · R 41 253 \| 253	2:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	6:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
RE 48 4925 \| 4925 · IC 81 822 \| 822 · IC 6 975 \| 975 · R 41 253 \| 253	2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	6:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 822 \| 822 · IC 6 975 \| 975 · R 41 253 \| 253	3:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	6:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18557 \| 18557 · IC 1 724 \| 724 · RE 1 4179 \| 4179 · IR 90 1832 \| 1832	3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	4h34	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
S 9 18957 \| 18957 · IC 1 724 \| 724 · RE 1 4179 \| 4179 · IR 90 1832 \| 1832	3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	4h34	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 1 724 \| 724 · RE 1 4179 \| 4179 · IR 90 1832 \| 1832 · R 42 359 \| 359	3:32 PM Zurich HB	4h18	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 5 18559 \| 18559 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · R 41 257 \| 257	3:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	7:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
RE 48 4927 \| 4927 · IC 8 824 \| 824 · R 41 257 \| 257	3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	7:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 35 2374 \| 2374 · IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h51	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 8 824 \| 824 · R 41 257 \| 257	4:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	7:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 1 726 \| 726 · IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h35	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18561 \| 18561 · IC 1 726 \| 726 · IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h34	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 9 18961 \| 18961 · IC 1 726 \| 726 · IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h34	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 1 726 \| 726 · IC 6 629 \| 629 · R 42 359 \| 359	4:32 PM Zurich HB	3h18	7:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18563 \| 18563 · IC 81 826 \| 826 · ICE 107 \| 107 · R 41 261 \| 261	4:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	8:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
RE 48 4929 \| 4929 · IC 81 826 \| 826 · ICE 107 \| 107 · R 41 261 \| 261	4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	8:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 826 \| 826 · ICE 107 \| 107 · R 41 261 \| 261	5:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	8:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 9 18965 \| 18965 · IC 1 728 \| 728 · EC 30467 \| 30467 · R 42 265 \| 265	5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	4h01	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 5 18565 \| 18565 · IC 1 728 \| 728 · EC 30467 \| 30467 · R 42 265 \| 265	5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	4h01	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 1 728 \| 728 · EC 30467 \| 30467 · R 42 265 \| 265	5:32 PM Zurich HB	3h45	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18567 \| 18567 · IC 8 828 \| 828 · R 42 265 \| 265	5:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
RE 48 4931 \| 4931 · IC 8 828 \| 828 · R 42 265 \| 265	5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IC 8 828 \| 828 · R 42 265 \| 265	6:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	1 change
IC 1 730 \| 730 · IC 6 983 \| 983 · R 42 269 \| 269	6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	4h02	10:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18571 \| 18571 · IC 81 830 \| 830 · IC 6 983 \| 983 · R 42 269 \| 269	6:46 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h31	10:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
RE 48 4933 \| 4933 · IC 81 830 \| 830 · IC 6 983 \| 983 · R 42 269 \| 269	6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon	3h29	10:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 81 830 \| 830 · IC 6 983 \| 983 · R 42 269 \| 269	7:02 PM Zurich HB	3h15	10:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
IR 35 2384 \| 2384 · IC 6 637 \| 637 · R 42 40277 \| 40277 · EV EV1 90129 \| 90129	7:59 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h49	11:48 PM Zermatt	3 changes
S 5 18577 \| 18577 · IC 1 734 \| 734 · IC 6 637 \| 637 · R 42 40277 \| 40277	8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	3h32	11:48 PM Zermatt	4 changes
IC 1 734 \| 734 · IC 6 637 \| 637 · R 42 40277 \| 40277 · EV EV1 90129 \| 90129	8:32 PM Zurich HB	3h16	11:48 PM Zermatt	3 changes
IC 1 738 \| 738 · ICE 377 \| 377 · R 42 207 \| 207	10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon	8h18	6:33 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 5 18585 \| 18585 · IC 1 738 \| 738 · ICE 377 \| 377 · R 42 207 \| 207	10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten	8h17	6:33 AM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
S 30985 \| 30985 · IC 1 738 \| 738 · ICE 377 \| 377 · R 42 207 \| 207	10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon	8h17	6:33 AM Zermatt Bhf	3 changes
IC 1 738 \| 738 · ICE 377 \| 377 · R 42 207 \| 207	10:32 PM Zurich HB	8h01	6:33 AM Zermatt Bhf	2 changes
S 6 18691 \| 18691 · IR 37 2290 \| 2290 · S 29 8994 \| 8994 · IR 17 2806 \| 2806	11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon	8h26	8:17 AM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
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Why should you book Zurich to Zermatt trains with Omio?

SBB as well as Trenitalia or Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) offer trains services from Zurich to Zermatt.

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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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to find the best option for your trip from Zurich to Zermatt.
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Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SBB with all available travel options, which are train and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Zurich to Zermatt.

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 $71

Flights

from $173

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Zermatt

Switzerland

Trains from Zurich to Zermatt run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $98 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 3h 15m.

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 43m

Cheapest ticket price

$98

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 15m

First train

12:02 AM

Last train

11:57 PM

Cheapest Month

Jun

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

49 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Zermatt trainsSBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Zermatt from $98. 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 15m

Cheapest Price

$98

SBB frequency

22 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

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 4m

Cheapest Price

$120

Trenitalia frequency

6 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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

3h 15m

Cheapest Price

$211

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

16 a day

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.

Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Zermatt can start from as little as $98 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Zermatt is $164; 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 Zurich to Zermatt is 3h 15m 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 Zurich to Zermatt leaves at 12:02 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

There are 22 trains a day from Zurich to Zermatt which require at least one change with SBB, Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Zurich to Zermatt, you can count on SBB, Trenitalia, 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 Zurich and Zermatt and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Zermatt from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Zermatt

Zurich

Zermatt

The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Zermatt.

Zürich HB

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Shower

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Bahnhofplatz, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 220 11 11

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.

Dining

Restaurant Au Premier
Brasserie Federal

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
Hotel St. Gotthard
Central Plaza Hotel

Shower

Cost CHF 12

Lounge

Located in the main hall

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1,300 places, mostly covered

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

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

Public transport options for Zürich HB

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

Zürich Oerlikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Oerlikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.

Dining

Negishi Sushi Bar
Le Muh

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Courtyard Zurich North
Swissotel Zurich
Hotel Sternen Oerlikon

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

72 places, 60 places

Car Rental

Avis
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains

Public transport options for Zürich Oerlikon

Tram: Line 10, Line 11
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24

Zürich Altstetten Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Altstetten railway station, Altstetten, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

5 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Markthalle
Restaurant LaSalle

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators.

CHF 1

Hotel

Placid Hotel Zurich
Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
H+ Hotel Zürich

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

240 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transport options for Zürich Altstetten

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
Tram: Line 4
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Stadelhofen Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 900 300 300

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.

Dining

Outback Lodge
Tibits

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Opera Zurich
Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
Hotel Seehof

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

1000 places, covered

Car Rental

Europcar
Hertz

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Stadelhofen

Tram: Line 11, Line 15
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16

Zürich Hardbrücke Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Hardplatz, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Phone Number

+41 51 225 78 00

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with several parking options

Dining

Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
Les Halles

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

25hours Hotel Zürich West
Sheraton Zürich Hotel
Novotel Zurich City West

Bike Parking

800 places, covered

Information Desk

Located on the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Hardbrücke

Tram: Line 4, Line 8
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24

Zürich Enge Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Enge, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

1 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

Parking available nearby with limited spaces.

Dining

Restaurant Enge
Ristorante Frascati

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Ramps, restrooms.

CHF 1

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

80 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains

Public transport options for Zürich Enge

Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
Bus: Several lines available

Zürich Saalsporthalle Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Manegg Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Manegg railway station, Zurich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

3 km

Number of platforms

Parking

Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps.

Hotel

MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
Hotel Uto Kulm

Bike Parking

56 places, covered

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.

Public transport options for Zürich Manegg

S-Bahn: S4
Bus: Several local bus lines available

Zürich Wiedikon Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Zürich Wiedikon, Zurich, Switzerland

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Distance to city center

2 km

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.

Dining

Restaurant Marktküche
Restaurant Volkshaus

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

CHF 2

Hotel

Hotel Ascot
Hotel Glockenhof
Hotel St. Gotthard

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main hall

Bike Parking

104 places, covered

Information Desk

Located in the main hall

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains

Public transport options for Zürich Wiedikon

Tram: Line 9, Line 14
Bus: Several lines available
S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21

Zürich, Altstetterplatz Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

5 km

Zürich Wollishofen Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

8038 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Brunau Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8002 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

Zürich Leimbach Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Bike Parking

information

Address

8041 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

4 km

Zürich Binz Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

8045 Zürich, Switzerland

Distance to city center

2 km

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