The average train between Zermatt and Salzburg takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 11h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Salzburg. 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 twice daily between Zermatt and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 8:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 9:52 AM which arrives into Salzburg at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Chur and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Salzburg station via Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
Zermatt to Salzburg train services, operated by Glacier Express, depart from Zermatt, Bahnhof station.
Zermatt to Salzburg train services, operated by Glacier Express, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
Book your Zermatt to Salzburg train tickets online with Glacier Express, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Railjet.
The distance between Zermatt and Salzburg is 448 km. The road distance is 596 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Salzburg Hbf via Chur and Sargans in around 11h 27m.
