The average train between Zermatt and Vernazza takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 10m. There is at least one train per day from Zermatt to Vernazza. 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 once daily between Zermatt and Vernazza. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Vernazza at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig Bahnhofplatz and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




8h 10m • 4 changes




9h 10m • 4 changes




8h 17m • 4 changes
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10h 25m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Vernazza. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Vernazza station via Brig Bahnhofplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Zermatt to Vernazza train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Vernazza train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Monterosso station.
Book your Zermatt to Vernazza train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Vernazza is 258.9 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Vernazza via Brig Bahnhofplatz, Brig, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Monterosso in around 9h 13m.