The average train between Zermatt and Salzburg takes 13h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. 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 every 4 hours between Zermatt and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 13h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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11h 26m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Salzburg? 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 Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Visp station and arriving at Salzburg Hbf station via Olten station, Sargans station and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
Zermatt to Salzburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Salzburg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Zermatt and Salzburg is 448 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Salzburg Hbf via Visp, Olten, Sargans, and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 11m.