The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Zermatt takes 17h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 3:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 17h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Zermatt station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zermatt train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zermatt train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Visp station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Zermatt train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Zermatt is 814.4 km. The road distance is 1,307 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Zermatt via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Colmar, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 12h 32m.