The average train between Zermatt and Lausanne takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Zermatt to Lausanne. 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 hourly between Zermatt and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Lausanne station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Zermatt to Lausanne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Lausanne train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Zermatt to Lausanne train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Zermatt and Lausanne is 101.9 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Lausanne via Visp in around 3h 5m.