The average train between Zermatt and Glarus takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Zermatt to Glarus. 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 2 hours between Zermatt and Glarus. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Glarus at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Glarus? 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 Glarus. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Glarus station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
Zermatt to Glarus train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Glarus train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Glarus station.
Book your Zermatt to Glarus train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zermatt and Glarus is 151.8 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Glarus via Visp, Bern, and Zürich HB in around 5h 47m.