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Trip Overview

The average train between Lago di Lugano and Zermatt takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Lago di Lugano 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.

5h 5m
Duration
162 km
Distance
CHF 75
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
  2. Take the train from Brig Bahnhofplatz to Zermatttrain train R42 / ...
5h 38m
CHF 44–93

Lago di Lugano to Zermatt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lago di Lugano and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lago di Lugano is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Locarno FART and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)FARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)FARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)FARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)FARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)FARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)FARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTTrenitalia EuroCityMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn5h 45m • 3 changes

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    TrenordFARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)FARTSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 45m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lago di Lugano to Zermatt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Lago di Lugano, Switzerland and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lugano to Zermatt via Locarno FART, Domodossola, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 5h 38m.

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