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Zermatt to Matthorn trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Matthorn takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Matthorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration
252 km
Distance
CHF 108
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain train Ic8 / ...
  3. Take the train from Bern to Luzerntrain train Ir / ...
5h 42m
CHF 84–142

Zermatt to Matthorn train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Zermatt and Matthorn. 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 Matthorn at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen13h 14m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen10h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 28m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 13m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 28m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 13m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 28m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 13m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 28m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 13m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 28m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 38m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 13m • 4 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ZentralbahnPilatusbahnen4h 23m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 252.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Zermatt, Switzerland and Matthorn, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Zermatt to Aemsigen via Visp, Bern, Luzern, Alpnachstad, and Alpnachstad PB in around 5h 42m.

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