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The average train between Zermatt and Heidelberg takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 32m
Duration
476 km
Distance
€162
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train S3 / ...
6h 51m
€82–256

Zermatt to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zermatt and Heidelberg. 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 Heidelberg at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 48m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 48m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 48m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 46m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 46m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 17m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 46m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 46m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 48m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Heidelberg? 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.

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  • Distance: 476.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Visp, Basel SBB, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 51m.

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