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The average train between Heidelberg and Zermatt takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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.

7h
Duration
476 km
Distance
CHF 156
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Heidelberg to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Heidelberg and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 45m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 9m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 30m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn11h 26m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 35m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 43m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 35m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 43m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 35m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 43m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 35m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 43m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Österreichische BundesbahnenSBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 32m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 50m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 45m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Österreichische BundesbahnenSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 32m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 7m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 50m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 45m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Zermatt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 476.2 km
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 7h 8m.

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