Salzburg to Zermatt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Zermatt takes 13h 4m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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.

13h 4m
Duration: 715 km
Distance: CHF 199
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Olten

Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
Take the train from Sargans to Oltentrain
Take the train from Olten to Visptrain Ic6 / ...

Salzburg to Zermatt train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Salzburg and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 13h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:56 AM → 5:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 7:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 9:17 PM
11h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 11:48 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:56 AM → 5:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 7:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 9:17 PM
11h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 11:48 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:56 AM → 5:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 7:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 9:17 PM
11h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 11:48 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:56 AM → 5:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 7:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 9:17 PM
11h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
21h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:56 AM → 5:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 7:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 9:17 PM
11h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 11:48 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:56 AM → 5:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 7:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 9:17 PM
11h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 11:48 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:56 AM → 5:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 7:50 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 9:17 PM
11h 21m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 11:48 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salzburg 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.

Map of how to get from Salzburg to Zermatt.

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Distance: 714.8 km
Duration: 13h 4m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Zermatt, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zermatt via Sargans, Olten, and Visp in around 10h 51m.

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