The average train between Basel SBB Station and Zermatt takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel SBB Station 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 hourly between Basel SBB Station and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel SBB Station is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB Station station and arriving at Zermatt station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Basel SBB Station to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel SBB Station to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Basel SBB Station to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel SBB Station and Zermatt is 170.1 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Zermatt via Visp in around 3h 35m.