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Schwyz to Zermatt trains

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The average train between Schwyz and Zermatt takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Schwyz 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 59m
Duration
272 km
Distance
CHF 98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bern

best
  1. Take the train from Luzern to Berntrain train Ic
  2. Take the train from Bern to Visptrain train Ic8 / ...
  3. Take the train from Visp to Zermatttrain train R41 / ...
5h 8m
CHF 73–125

Schwyz to Zermatt train times

Trains run hourly between Schwyz and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Schwyz is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 7m • 3 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 7m • 3 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 7m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Schwyz 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.

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  • Distance: 271.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Schwyz to Zermatt via Luzern, Bern, and Visp in around 5h 8m.

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