Zermatt to Saanen Trains

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

best

Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
Take the train from Visp to Spieztrain Ic8 / ...
Take the train from Spiez to Zweisimmentrain 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 Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:06 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:06 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:06 AM → 9:39 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
6:37 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 2m • 3 changes
8:06 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 2m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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