The average train between Vienna and Zermatt takes 18h 30m and the fastest train takes 13h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 twice daily between Vienna and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 10:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:18 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 18h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 32m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna 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.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Zermatt station via Zuerich Flughafen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
Vienna to Zermatt train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Zermatt train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Visp station.
The distance between Vienna and Zermatt is 695.8 km. The road distance is 1,060 km.
You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Zermatt via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Zuerich Flughafen, Zürich Flughafen, Bern, and Visp in around 14h 29m.