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The average train between Kaiserslautern and Zermatt takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Kaiserslautern 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 45m
Duration
546 km
Distance
CHF 155
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S2 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain train Ic6 / ...
8h 10m
CHF 69–282

Kaiserslautern to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Kaiserslautern and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 40m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn6h 49m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 30m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 6m • 3 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn7h 16m • 3 changes
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  • Distance: 546.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Zermatt via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 8h 10m.

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