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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zermatt to Zurich

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 29 Sept

Cheapest price on 29 Sept

$96

Average ticket price on 29 Sept

$111

Fastest journey on 29 Sept

3 h 21 m

Average journey duration on 29 Sept

3 h 21 m

Trains on 29 Sept

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 travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zermatt to Zurich will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $96.

Fast trains

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

R 42 264 | 264 · IC 6 634 | 634 · IC 1 733 | 733
6:06 PM3h22
Zermatt Bhf
9:28 PMZurich HB
$961One-way
2 changes
R 41 254 | 254 · IC 8 829 | 829
3:37 PM3h21
Zermatt Bhf
6:58 PMZurich HB
$961One-way
1 change
R 42 40356 | 40356 · EC 64 | 64 · IC 1 729 | 729
4:06 PM3h36
Zermatt Bhf
7:42 PMZürich Oerlikon
$961One-way
2 changes
R 42 40356 | 40356 · EC 64 | 64 · IR 35 2383 | 2383
4:06 PM3h54
Zermatt Bhf
8:00 PMZurich Altstetten
$961One-way
2 changes
R 42 40356 | 40356 · EC 64 | 64 · IC 1 729 | 729
4:06 PM3h22
Zermatt Bhf
7:28 PMZurich HB
$961One-way
2 changes

Live departures

Zermatt to Zurich train times

The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Zurich trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
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 changes
R 42 214 \| 214 · IC 6 960 \| 960 · IC 81 809 \| 809	5:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	8:58 AM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · IR 35 2363 \| 2363	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · IC 1 709 \| 709	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	9:28 AM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
R 42 316 \| 316 · IC 6 610 \| 610 · IC 1 709 \| 709	6:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 1 711 \| 711	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
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 changes
R 41 218 \| 218 · ICE 372 \| 372 · IC 81 811 \| 811	6:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	9:58 AM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · S 5 18540 \| 18540	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	11:14 AM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	10:58 AM Zurich HB	1 change
R 41 222 \| 222 · IC 8 813 \| 813 · RE 48 4918 \| 4918	7:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
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 changes
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	11:28 AM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IC 1 713 \| 713	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 42 324 \| 324 · EC 60 \| 60 · IR 35 2367 \| 2367	8:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 1 715 \| 715	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 226 \| 226 · IC 6 966 \| 966 · IC 81 815 \| 815	8:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	11:58 AM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
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 changes
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · S 5 18548 \| 18548	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	1:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817 · RE 48 4922 \| 4922	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 230 \| 230 · IC 8 817 \| 817	9:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	12:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
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 changes
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	1:28 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IR 35 2371 \| 2371	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 42 332 \| 332 · IC 6 618 \| 618 · IC 1 717 \| 717	10:06 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 81 819 \| 819	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	1:58 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 41 234 \| 234 · IC 6 970 \| 970 · IC 1 719 \| 719	10:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
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 changes
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 changes
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	2:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · RE 48 4926 \| 4926	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 238 \| 238 · IC 8 821 \| 821 · S 5 18556 \| 18556	11:37 AM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	3:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · IC 1 721 \| 721	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · IR 35 2375 \| 2375	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 42 340 \| 340 · IC 6 622 \| 622 · IC 1 721 \| 721	12:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	3:28 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
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 changes
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 changes
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 1 723 \| 723	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 242 \| 242 · ICE 276 \| 276 · IC 81 823 \| 823	12:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	3:58 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	4:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · S 5 18564 \| 18564	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	5:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 41 246 \| 246 · IC 8 825 \| 825 · RE 48 4930 \| 4930	1:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · IC 1 725 \| 725	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	5:28 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · IR 35 2379 \| 2379	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	6:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
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 changes
R 42 348 \| 348 · IC 6 626 \| 626 · IC 1 725 \| 725	2:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 81 827 \| 827	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	5:58 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
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 changes
R 41 250 \| 250 · IC 6 978 \| 978 · IC 1 727 \| 727	2:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	6:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · RE 48 4934 \| 4934	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 41 254 \| 254 · IC 8 829 \| 829 · S 5 18572 \| 18572	3:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	7:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · IC 1 729 \| 729	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	7:28 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · IC 1 729 \| 729	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 42 40356 \| 40356 · EC 64 \| 64 · IR 35 2383 \| 2383	4:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h54	8:00 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 81 831 \| 831	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	7:58 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 41 258 \| 258 · IC 6 982 \| 982 · IC 1 731 \| 731	4:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
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 changes
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 changes
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	8:58 PM Zurich HB	1 change
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833 · S 5 18580 \| 18580	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h37	9:14 PM Zurich Altstetten	2 changes
R 41 262 \| 262 · IC 8 833 \| 833 · RE 48 4938 \| 4938	5:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h33	9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 42 264 \| 264 · IC 6 634 \| 634 · IC 1 733 \| 733	6:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h22	9:28 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 42 264 \| 264 · IC 6 634 \| 634 · IC 1 733 \| 733	6:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h36	9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
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 changes
R 42 266 \| 266 · IC 6 336 \| 336 · IC 81 835 \| 835	6:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h21	9:58 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
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 changes
R 42 266 \| 266 · IC 6 336 \| 336 · IC 1 735 \| 735	6:37 PM Zermatt Bhf	4h05	10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon	2 changes
R 42 268 \| 268 · EC 66 \| 66 · IC 1 735 \| 735	7:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h25	10:31 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
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 changes
R 42 272 \| 272 · IC 6 638 \| 638 · IC 1 737 \| 737	8:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h35	11:41 PM Zurich HB	2 changes
R 42 276 \| 276 · IC 6 640 \| 640 · IC 1 739 \| 739	9:06 PM Zermatt Bhf	3h45	12:51 AM Zurich HB	2 changes

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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 70 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 $72

Flights

from $143

Journey information

Overview: Train from Zermatt to Zurich

Switzerland

Trains from Zermatt to Zurich run on average 24 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 but you can travel from only $60 by flight.

The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 162 km distance in 3h 5m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $60

Distance

162 km

Average train duration

3h 17m

Cheapest ticket price

$72

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 5m

First train

12:01 AM

Last train

11:57 PM

Cheapest Month

Sept

Cheapest Day

Mon

High Season

Jan - Mar

Low Season

Apr - Jun

Busiest Day

Mon

Least Busy Day

Fri

Best time to book

70 days

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $60

Train companies: SBB from Zermatt to Zurich trainsSBB trains will get you between Zermatt and Zurich from $60. 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 SBB Duration

3h 5m

Cheapest SBB Price

$72

SBB frequency

16 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

FAQs: Zermatt to Zurich train

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 $72 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zermatt to Zurich is $116; 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 5m 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 24 trains a day from Zermatt to Zurich which require at least one change with SBB. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Zermatt to Zurich, you can count on SBB 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 5m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

Important Stations and Airports in Zermatt and Zurich

Most Zermatt to Zurich trains use the Zermatt, Bahnhof to Zürich Altstetten station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. 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.