The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Zermatt
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- €61
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- €95
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 3 h 15 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 3 h 15 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 60
- 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 €95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €61.
To travel from Zurich to Zermatt you need to make at least one change.
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 1 720 | 720 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 · IR 90 1828 | 18281:16 PM 4h34 Zurich Altstetten 5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf €61 1 One-way 4 changes
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 · IR 90 1828 | 18281:16 PM 4h34 Zürich Oerlikon 5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf €61 1 One-way 4 changes
IC 1 720 | 720 · RE 1 4175 | 4175 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 · R 42 351 | 3511:32 PM 4h18 Zurich HB 5:50 PM Zermatt Bhf €61 1 One-way 3 changes
IC 8 820 | 820 · R 41 249 | 2492:02 PM 3h15 Zurich HB 5:17 PM Zermatt Bhf €61 1 One-way 1 change
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · R 42 343 | 34312:16 PM 3h34 Zürich Oerlikon 3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf €61 1 One-way 3 changes
IC 8 808 | 808 · R 41 225 | 2258:02 AM 3h15 Zurich HB 11:17 AM Zermatt Bhf €134 1 One-way 1 change
IC 8 812 | 812 · R 41 233 | 23310:02 AM 3h15 Zurich HB 1:17 PM Zermatt Bhf €120 1 One-way 1 change
IC 8 816 | 816 · R 41 241 | 24112:02 PM 3h15 Zurich HB 3:17 PM Zermatt Bhf €123 1 One-way 1 change
IC 8 820 | 820 · R 41 249 | 2492:02 PM 3h15 Zurich HB 5:17 PM Zermatt Bhf €61 1 One-way 1 change
IC 8 828 | 828 · R 42 265 | 2656:02 PM 3h15 Zurich HB 9:17 PM Zermatt Bhf €61 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Zermatt
Trains from Zurich to Zermatt run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €59 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 2h 54m.
Distance 162 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €59 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
Live departures
Zurich to Zermatt train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Zermatt trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 8 10814 | 10814 · R 41 237 | 237 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10814 | 10814 · R 41 237 | 237 | 11:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 2:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 · RE 1 4171 | 4171 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h34 | 3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
IC 1 716 | 716 · RE 1 4171 | 4171 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 · R 42 343 | 343 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 4h18 | 3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 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 | |
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 65 | 65 · R 42 343 | 343 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h35 | 3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · R 42 343 | 343 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 1 718 | 718 · EC 65 | 65 · R 42 343 | 343 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h18 | 3:50 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 8 10818 | 10818 · R 41 245 | 245 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 4:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10818 | 10818 · R 41 245 | 245 | 1:02 PM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 4:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 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 | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 8 10822 | 10822 · R 41 253 | 253 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 6:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10822 | 10822 · R 41 253 | 253 | 3:02 PM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 6:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 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 | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 8 10826 | 10826 · R 41 261 | 261 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 8:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10826 | 10826 · R 41 261 | 261 | 5:02 PM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 8:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
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 | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 8 10830 | 10830 · R 42 269 | 269 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 10:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10830 | 10830 · R 42 269 | 269 | 7:02 PM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 10:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 277 | 277 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h33 | 11:48 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 277 | 277 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h32 | 11:48 PM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · IC 6 637 | 637 · R 42 277 | 277 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h16 | 11:48 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · IC 6 10377 | 10377 · R 42 207 | 207 | 10:32 PM Zurich HB | 8h01 | 6:33 AM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
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IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IC 8 10802 | 10802 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 8h09 | 8:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 changes | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · RE 1 4159 | 4159 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 4h43 | 9:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 4 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 | |
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 61 | 61 · R 42 319 | 319 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h35 | 9:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · R 42 319 | 319 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 9:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 1 706 | 706 · EC 61 | 61 · R 42 319 | 319 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h18 | 9:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 8 10806 | 10806 · R 41 221 | 221 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 10:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10806 | 10806 · R 41 221 | 221 | 7:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 10:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 8 808 | 808 · R 41 225 | 225 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 11:17 AM Zermatt Bhf | 2 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 · ICE 271 | 271 · 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 · ICE 271 | 271 · R 42 327 | 327 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 3 changes | |
IC 1 710 | 710 · ICE 271 | 271 · R 42 327 | 327 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h18 | 11:50 AM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 8 10810 | 10810 · R 41 229 | 229 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 2 changes | |
IC 8 10810 | 10810 · R 41 229 | 229 | 9:02 AM Zurich HB | 3h15 | 12:17 PM Zermatt Bhf | 1 change | |
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 | |
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 | |
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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
Most Zurich to Zermatt trains use the Zürich Oerlikon to Zermatt, Bahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Gornergrat. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Zermatt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Zermatt leave from?
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Which Zermatt station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
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.
Getting to Gornergrat from Zermatt city centre
Gornergrat is 4 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:
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.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Gornergrat: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat.
Getting to Riffelalp from Zermatt city centre
Riffelalp is 1 km from Zermatt city centre. Public transport options include:
Riffelalp train station facilities and services
Riffelalp has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Hotels and restaurants available in the vicinity.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Riffelalp. ATMs are available at Riffelalp.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Riffelalp.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Riffelalp: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Riffelalp: Access via cog railway and walking paths from Zermatt.
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