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Cherbourg-Octeville to Zermatt trains

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The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Zermatt takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville 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.

13h 25m
Duration
1,125 km
Distance
CHF 282
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cherbourg-Octeville to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg-Octeville and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 1:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn18h 36m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 3m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 59m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 58m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 1m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 29m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 58m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 1m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 29m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 3m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 59m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 3m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 59m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 28m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 58m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 1m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 29m • 4 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn10h 57m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,125 km
  • Duration: 13h 25m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Zermatt via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 11h 52m.

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