The average train between Zermatt and Erfurt takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 8h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Erfurt. 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 4 hours between Zermatt and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Erfurt? 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 Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Erfurt station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
Zermatt to Erfurt train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Erfurt train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Zermatt to Erfurt train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Erfurt is 601.8 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Erfurt Hbf via Visp and Basel SBB in around 10h 4m.