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Zermatt to Saanen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Saanen takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Zermatt to Saanen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 15m
Duration
137 km
Distance
CHF 76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
  2. Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain train Ic8 / ...
  3. Take the train from Spiez to Zweisimmentrain train R11 / ...
4h 22m
CHF 41–126

Zermatt to Saanen train times

Trains run hourly between Zermatt and Saanen. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Saanen at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 4h 15m. 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)BLS AGMOB4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityBLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHBLS AGMOB4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityBLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHBLS AGMOB4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityBLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSBB GmbHBLS AGMOB4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnTrenitalia EuroCityBLS AGMOB3h 33m • 3 changes

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    Matterhorn Gotthard BahnSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGMOB4h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zermatt to Saanen? 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.

Map of how to get from Zermatt to Saanen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Saanen via Visp, Spiez, and Zweisimmen in around 4h 22m.

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