The average train between Leiden and Zermatt takes 16h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. 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 5 times a day between Leiden and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want 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 station and arriving at Zermatt station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
Leiden to Zermatt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Leiden to Zermatt train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Leiden to Zermatt train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and 6 other operators.
The distance between Leiden and Zermatt is 722.2 km. The road distance is 1,293 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zermatt via Rotterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 11h 42m.