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Bilbao to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Bilbao and Zermatt takes 30h 15m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao 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.

30h 15m
Duration
1,709 km
Distance
CHF 318
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bilbao to Zermatt train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Bilbao and Zermatt. The service departs Bilbao at 3:02 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Zermatt at 21:17:00. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 30h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn30h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn30h 15m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bilbao to Zermatt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,708.6 km
  • Duration: 30h 15m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Zermatt via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Visp in around 20h 27m.

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