The average train between Zurich and Ernen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Ernen. 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 Zurich and Ernen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:02 PM which arrives into Ernen at 8:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ernen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Ernen station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Zurich to Ernen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Ernen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brig station.
Book your Zurich to Ernen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn.
The distance between Zurich and Ernen is 111.9 km. The road distance is 235 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Brig every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–230 and the journey takes 2h 11m.