The average train between Zermatt and Berchtesgaden takes 15h 25m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Berchtesgaden. 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 5 times a day between Zermatt and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 15h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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18h 20m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Berchtesgaden? 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 Zermatt to Berchtesgaden. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Berchtesgaden station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
Zermatt to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Berchtesgaden train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Zermatt to Berchtesgaden train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity and 6 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Berchtesgaden is 437.8 km. The road distance is 740 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Schießstättbrücke via Visp, Bern, Zürich HB, Sargans, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 30m.