The average train between Zermatt and Lugano-Paradiso takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Lugano-Paradiso. 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 Lugano-Paradiso. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Lugano-Paradiso at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 21m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Lugano-Paradiso? 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 Lugano-Paradiso. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Lugano-Paradiso station via Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Zermatt to Lugano-Paradiso train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Lugano-Paradiso train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Locarno FART station.
Book your Zermatt to Lugano-Paradiso train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and FART.
The distance between Zermatt and Lugano-Paradiso is 92.5 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Paradiso via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, and Locarno in around 6h 8m.