Zurich to Escholzmatt Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Escholzmatt takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Zurich to Escholzmatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 13m
Duration: 96 km
Distance: CHF 33
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
Take the train from Luzern to Wolhusentrain S6 / ...
Take the train from Wolhusen to Escholzmatttrain S6 / ...

2h 1m

CHF 27–70

Zurich to Escholzmatt train times

Trains run hourly between Zurich and Escholzmatt. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Escholzmatt at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:10 PM → 3:06 PM
1h 56m • 2 changes
2:10 PM → 4:06 PM
1h 56m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 4:36 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
3:10 PM → 5:06 PM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:06 AM
5h 58m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

3:35 AM → 7:06 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:06 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:06 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:06 AM
1h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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