The average train between Pontresina and Zermatt takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. There is at least one train per day from Pontresina 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 once daily between Pontresina and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 4:35 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pontresina is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Landquart and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Pontresina to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Pontresina station and arriving at Zermatt station via Landquart. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Pontresina to Zermatt train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Pontresina station.
Pontresina to Zermatt train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Pontresina to Zermatt train tickets online with Rhätische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pontresina and Zermatt is 173.7 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Pontresina to Zermatt via Landquart, Zürich HB, Bern, and Visp in around 7h 13m.
