The average train between Zermatt and St. Niklaus takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Zermatt to St. Niklaus. 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 hourly between Zermatt and St. Niklaus. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into St. Niklaus at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to St. Niklaus. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at St. Niklaus station via Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Zermatt to St. Niklaus train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to St. Niklaus train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Oberwald station.
Book your Zermatt to St. Niklaus train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Zermatt and St. Niklaus is 74.5 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Oberwald via Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 3h 28m.