The average train between Oberstdorf and Zermatt takes 10h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oberstdorf is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 1:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Immenstadt and take an average of 10h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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16h 8m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Oberstdorf to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Oberstdorf station and arriving at Zermatt station via Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.
Oberstdorf to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Immenstadt station.
Oberstdorf to Zermatt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Oberstdorf to Zermatt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ÖBB and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oberstdorf and Zermatt is 247.1 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Oberstdorf to Zermatt via Immenstadt, Lindau-Reutin, Romanshorn, and Visp in around 10h 2m.