Zermatt to Berchtesgaden trains

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The average train between Zermatt and Berchtesgaden takes 13h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 41m. 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.

13h 53m
Duration: 773 km
Distance: €233
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Bern

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Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
Take the train from Zürich HB to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
Take the train from Feldkirch to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx

12h 50m

€166–346

Zermatt to Berchtesgaden train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zermatt and Berchtesgaden. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Berchtesgaden at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 13h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

11:45 PM → 4:38 PM
Arrives next day
16h 53m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:06 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
8:06 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
10:37 AM → 10:43 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes
2:37 PM → 2:18 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:06 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
8:06 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
10:37 AM → 10:43 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes
2:37 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
16h 20m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:06 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
8:06 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
10:37 AM → 10:43 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes
2:37 PM → 7:22 AM
Arrives next day
16h 45m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:45 AM → 4:38 PM
15h 53m • 5 changes
6:06 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
8:37 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 1m • 5 changes
10:37 AM → 10:43 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:45 AM → 4:38 PM
15h 53m • 5 changes
6:06 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
8:37 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 1m • 5 changes
10:37 AM → 10:43 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:06 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
8:06 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 32m • 5 changes
10:37 AM → 10:43 PM
12h 6m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Zermatt to Berchtesgaden.

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Distance: 773.4 km
Duration: 13h 53m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Berchtesgaden, Germany?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Schießstättbrücke via Visp, Bern, Zürich HB, Feldkirch, Salzburg Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 50m.

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