The average train between Linz and Zermatt takes 15h 17m and the fastest train takes 11h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 twice daily between Linz and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Winterthur and take an average of 15h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 47m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



18h 48m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



18h 5m • 3 changes



11h 47m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



18h 48m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



18h 5m • 3 changes



11h 47m • 3 changes



12h 3m • 3 changes
Arrives next day



18h 5m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Linz 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 Linz to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Zermatt station via Winterthur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
Linz to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Linz to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Linz to Zermatt train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Linz and Zermatt is 555.4 km. The road distance is 872 km.
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zermatt via Winterthur, Bern, and Visp in around 12h 6m.