The average train between Karlsruhe and Zermatt takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Zermatt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Karlsruhe to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Zermatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Zermatt is 335.9 km. The road distance is 422 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Zermatt via Basel SBB and Visp in around 6h 10m.