The average train between Zurich and Riffelalp takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Riffelalp. 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 Riffelalp. 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 Riffelalp at 10:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Riffelalp? 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 Zurich to Riffelalp. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Riffelalp station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Zurich to Riffelalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Riffelalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Zurich to Riffelalp train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Gornergratbahn.
The distance between Zurich and Riffelalp is 163.5 km. The road distance is 249 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Riffelalp via Visp, Zermatt, and Zermatt GGB in around 4h 13m.