The average train between Leiden and Zermatt takes 16h 54m and the fastest train takes 12h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 4 times a day between Leiden and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 16h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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22h 4m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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 Leiden to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Visp station via Arnhem Centraal station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 54m.
Leiden to Zermatt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.
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The distance between Leiden and Zermatt is 722.2 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zermatt via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 12h 33m.