The average train between Samedan and Zermatt takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Samedan 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 every 2 hours between Samedan and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Samedan is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Chur and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Samedan to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Samedan station and arriving at Zermatt station via Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Samedan to Zermatt train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Samedan station.
Samedan to Zermatt train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Samedan to Zermatt train tickets online with Rhätische Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Samedan and Zermatt is 173 km. The road distance is 437 km.
You can take a train from Samedan to Zermatt via Chur, Zürich HB, Bern, and Visp in around 7h 23m.