The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Zermatt takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 every 4 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Frankfurt am Main 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.
No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Zermatt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Frankfurt am Main to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Zermatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Zermatt is 460.5 km. The road distance is 560 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Zermatt via Basel SBB and Visp in around 7h 19m.