The average train between Alicante and Zermatt takes 29h 17m and the fastest train takes 28h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 29h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Zermatt station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 17m.
Alicante to Zermatt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Zermatt train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Alicante to Zermatt train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Zermatt is 1,088.9 km. The road distance is 1,582 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Zermatt via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Genève, and Visp in around 19h 18m.