The average train between Zermatt and Paris takes 10h 19m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Paris. 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 3 times a day between Zermatt and Paris. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 4:06 PM which arrives into Paris at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 10h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 4m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Paris? 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 Paris. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Paris station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
Zermatt to Paris train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Paris train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Book your Zermatt to Paris train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Paris is 513.8 km. The road distance is 750 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Paris Gare De Lyon via Visp, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 9h 6m.