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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Zermatt

Showing times and prices for 30 Jun

Cheapest price

105S$

Average price

124S$

Fastest journey

5 h 12 m

Average duration

5 h 16 m

Trains per day

Distance

93 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lugano to Zermatt will cost around 124S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 105S$.

Fast trains

To travel from Lugano to Zermatt you need to make at least 5 changes.

IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IR 46 2414 | 2414 · R 44 629 | 629 · R 43 529 | 529
6:30 AM6h20
Lugano, Stazione
12:50 PMZermatt Bhf
105 S$1One-way
4 changes
EC 10 | 10 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · R 44 637 | 637 · R 43 537 | 537
8:30 AM6h20
Lugano, Stazione
2:50 PMZermatt Bhf
106 S$1One-way
4 changes
EC 10 | 10 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · R 44 637 | 637 · R 43 537 | 537
8:30 AM5h47
Lugano, Stazione
2:17 PMZermatt Bhf
106 S$1One-way
4 changes
B 4 4009 | 4009 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IR 46 2414 | 2414 · R 44 629 | 629
6:17 AM6h33
Lugano
12:50 PMZermatt Bhf
109 S$1One-way
5 changes
B 4 4041 | 4041 · EC 10 | 10 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · R 44 637 | 637
8:17 AM6h00
Lugano
2:17 PMZermatt Bhf
109 S$1One-way
5 changes

Live departures

Lugano to Zermatt train times

The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Zermatt trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 30 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
RE 80 25500 \| 25500 · RE 73 120 \| 120 · EV EV1 35162 \| 35162 · RE 1 30212 \| 30212	6:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h12	11:17 AM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
RE 80 25500 \| 25500 · RE 73 120 \| 120 · EV EV1 35162 \| 35162 · RE 1 30212 \| 30212	6:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h45	11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
B 4 4009 \| 4009 · IC 2 1462 \| 1462 · IR 46 2414 \| 2414 · R 44 629 \| 629	6:17 AM Lugano	6h33	12:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
B 4 4009 \| 4009 · IC 2 1462 \| 1462 · IR 46 2414 \| 2414 · R 44 629 \| 629	6:17 AM Lugano	6h00	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
IC 2 1462 \| 1462 · IR 46 2414 \| 2414 · R 44 629 \| 629 · R 43 529 \| 529	6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h47	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 2 1462 \| 1462 · IR 46 2414 \| 2414 · R 44 629 \| 629 · R 43 529 \| 529	6:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	6h20	12:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
B 4 4017 \| 4017 · RE 80 25502 \| 25502 · PE 72 32 \| 32 · EV EV1 35166 \| 35166	6:47 AM Lugano	5h30	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	6 changes
B 4 4017 \| 4017 · RE 80 25502 \| 25502 · PE 72 32 \| 32 · EV EV1 35166 \| 35166	6:47 AM Lugano	6h03	12:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
RE 80 25502 \| 25502 · PE 72 32 \| 32 · EV EV1 35166 \| 35166 · RE 1 4266 \| 4266	7:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h45	12:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
RE 80 25502 \| 25502 · PE 72 32 \| 32 · EV EV1 35166 \| 35166 · RE 1 4266 \| 4266	7:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h12	12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
B 4 4025 \| 4025 · IC 2 1466 \| 1466 · IR 26 2316 \| 2316 · R 44 633 \| 633	7:17 AM Lugano	6h00	1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
B 4 4025 \| 4025 · IC 2 1466 \| 1466 · IR 26 2316 \| 2316 · R 44 633 \| 633	7:17 AM Lugano	6h33	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
IC 2 1466 \| 1466 · IR 26 2316 \| 2316 · R 44 633 \| 633 · R 43 533 \| 533	7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h47	1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
IC 2 1466 \| 1466 · IR 26 2316 \| 2316 · R 44 633 \| 633 · R 43 533 \| 533	7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	6h20	1:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
B 4 4041 \| 4041 · EC 10 \| 10 · IR 46 2418 \| 2418 · R 44 637 \| 637	8:17 AM Lugano	6h00	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
B 4 4041 \| 4041 · EC 10 \| 10 · IR 46 2418 \| 2418 · R 44 637 \| 637	8:17 AM Lugano	6h33	2:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
EC 10 \| 10 · IR 46 2418 \| 2418 · R 44 637 \| 637 · R 43 537 \| 537	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	6h20	2:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
EC 10 \| 10 · IR 46 2418 \| 2418 · R 44 637 \| 637 · R 43 537 \| 537	8:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h47	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
B 4 4049 \| 4049 · RE 80 25508 \| 25508 · RE 73 136 \| 136 · EV EV1 35170 \| 35170	8:47 AM Lugano	5h30	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	6 changes
B 4 4049 \| 4049 · RE 80 25508 \| 25508 · RE 73 136 \| 136 · EV EV1 35170 \| 35170	8:47 AM Lugano	6h03	2:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
RE 80 25508 \| 25508 · RE 73 136 \| 136 · EV EV1 35170 \| 35170 · RE 1 4270 \| 4270	9:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h12	2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
RE 80 25508 \| 25508 · RE 73 136 \| 136 · EV EV1 35170 \| 35170 · RE 1 4270 \| 4270	9:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h45	2:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
B 4 4057 \| 4057 · EC 12 \| 12 · IR 26 2320 \| 2320 · R 44 641 \| 641	9:17 AM Lugano	6h00	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
B 4 4057 \| 4057 · EC 12 \| 12 · IR 26 2320 \| 2320 · R 44 641 \| 641	9:17 AM Lugano	6h33	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
EC 12 \| 12 · IR 26 2320 \| 2320 · R 44 641 \| 641 · R 43 541 \| 541	9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	6h20	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
EC 12 \| 12 · IR 26 2320 \| 2320 · R 44 641 \| 641 · R 43 541 \| 541	9:30 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h47	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes
B 4 4065 \| 4065 · RE 80 25510 \| 25510 · PE 72 40 \| 40 · EV EV1 35172 \| 35172	9:47 AM Lugano	6h03	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
B 4 4065 \| 4065 · RE 80 25510 \| 25510 · PE 72 40 \| 40 · EV EV1 35172 \| 35172	9:47 AM Lugano	5h30	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	6 changes
RE 80 25510 \| 25510 · PE 72 40 \| 40 · EV EV1 35172 \| 35172 · RE 1 30216 \| 30216	10:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h12	3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf	5 changes
RE 80 25510 \| 25510 · PE 72 40 \| 40 · EV EV1 35172 \| 35172 · RE 1 30216 \| 30216	10:05 AM Lugano, Stazione	5h45	3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf	4 changes

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Why should you book Lugano to Zermatt trains with Omio?

SBB as well as Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and more offer trains services from Lugano to Zermatt.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lugano to Zermatt

Switzerland

Trains from Lugano to Zermatt run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 60S$ if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 4h 45m.

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

93 km

Average train duration

4h 23m

Cheapest ticket price

60S$

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 45m

First train

5:22 AM

Last train

6:30 PM

Cheapest Month

Mar

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Oct - Dec

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Thu

Best time to book

56 days

Price information

Train companies: SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord from Lugano to Zermatt trainsSBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord trains will get you between Lugano and Zermatt from 60S$. 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

4h 45m

Cheapest Price

60S$

SBB frequency

10 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

Rhatische Bahn

About

The Rhatische Bahn is a Swiss railway network that operates throughout the country. It is one of the most extensive and reliable railway networks in Europe, with over 1,000 km of track. The Rhatische Bahn operates a variety of train types, including the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and InterRegio. The Glacier Express is a scenic train that travels between Zermatt and St. Moritz, while the Bernina Express is a panoramic train that travels between Chur and Tirano. The InterRegio is a regional train that connects major cities in Switzerland. The Rhatische Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and multi-day tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a variety of food and beverage options.The most popular routes for the Rhatische Bahn are the Glacier Express, Bernina Express, and InterRegio. These routes offer stunning views of the Swiss Alps, as well as convenient access to major cities in Switzerland.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

5h 56m

Cheapest Price

66S$

Rhatische Bahn frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation possible according to fare conditions

Refund

Full refund provided for canceled services

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Restaurant cars on some routes, bistro service available

Seat reservation

Seat reservations recommended during peak seasons and holidays, additional fee applies

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible trains, ramps available, assistance for boarding/alighting

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket

Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

4h 45m

Cheapest Price

144S$

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency

1 a day

Trenord

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

4h 45m

Cheapest Price

72S$

Trenord frequency

7 a day

FAQs: Lugano to Zermatt train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano 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 Lugano to Zermatt can start from as little as 60S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lugano to Zermatt is 106S$; 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 Lugano to Zermatt is 4h 45m to travel the 93 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 Lugano to Zermatt leaves at 5:22 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Lugano to Zermatt leaves at 6:30 pm.

There are 12 trains a day from Lugano to Zermatt which require at least one change with SBB, Rhatische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

A trip to Zermatt from Lugano is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4h 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lugano to Zermatt is March.

Yes, you can take a train between Lugano and Zermatt.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Zermatt

Lugano

Zermatt

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

Lugano, Stazione Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Lugano-Paradiso Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

ATM

Hotel

Bike Rental

information

Address

6900 Paradiso, Switzerland

Distance to city center

1 km

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