The average train between Lausanne and Zermatt takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Lausanne 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 hourly between Lausanne and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Zermatt station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Lausanne to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Lausanne to Zermatt train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Lausanne and Zermatt is 101.9 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Zermatt via Visp in around 3h 5m.