The average train between Innsbruck and Zermatt takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Innsbruck 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 Innsbruck and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Innsbruck is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchs Sg and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck station and arriving at Zermatt station via Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Innsbruck to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.
Innsbruck to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Innsbruck to Zermatt train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Innsbruck and Zermatt is 310.6 km. The road distance is 523 km.
You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Bern, and Visp in around 8h 11m.