The average train between Zermatt and Riomaggiore takes 17h 25m and the fastest train takes 10h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Riomaggiore. 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 Riomaggiore. The earliest departure is at 9:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Riomaggiore at 4:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 17h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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21h 6m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Riomaggiore? 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 Riomaggiore. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Riomaggiore station via Brig Bahnhofplatz station, Rho-Fiera Milano station and Chiavari station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.
Zermatt to Riomaggiore train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Riomaggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Riomaggiore station.
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The distance between Zermatt and Riomaggiore is 264.7 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Riomaggiore via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Rogoredo, Milano Centrale, and Chiavari in around 10h 45m.