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Payerne to Zermatt trains

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The average train between Payerne and Zermatt takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Payerne 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.

4h 9m
Duration
181 km
Distance
CHF 73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Thun

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  1. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Thuntrain train S1
  2. Take the train from Thun to Visptrain train Ic8 / ...
  3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain train R41 / ...
4h 23m
CHF 43–97

Payerne to Zermatt train times

Trains run hourly between Payerne and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Payerne is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Fribourg/Freiburg and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 49m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 49m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 49m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 49m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn3h 46m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 181.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Payerne, Switzerland and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Payerne to Zermatt via Fribourg/Freiburg, Thun, and Visp in around 4h 23m.

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