The average train between Zermatt and Gare de Lyon takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Gare de Lyon. 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 3 times a day between Zermatt and Gare de Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 4:06 PM which arrives into Gare de Lyon at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Gare de Lyon? 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 Gare de Lyon. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Gare de Lyon station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Zermatt to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Gare de Lyon train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your Zermatt to Gare de Lyon train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Gare de Lyon is 511.7 km. The road distance is 750 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Paris Gare De Lyon via Visp, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 9h 6m.