The average train between Nice and Zermatt takes 11h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 3 times a day between Nice and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 11h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Nice 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 Nice to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Ventimiglia station and arriving at Zermatt station via Milano Centrale station and Brig station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.
Nice to Zermatt train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Zermatt train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Zermatt station.
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The distance between Nice and Zermatt is 260.6 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Zermatt via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 10h 49m.