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.
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.



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6h 45m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Visp station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Heidelberg to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Zermatt is 383.1 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 7h 8m.