Cologne to Zermatt Trains

Cologne to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Zermatt takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

8h 27m
Duration: 722 km
Distance: CHF 218
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...

8h 16m

CHF 112–327

Cologne to Zermatt train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
11:53 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
9h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 3:50 PM
8h 56m • 2 changes
8:54 AM → 4:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 6:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 10:17 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes

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