The average train between Zurich and Riffelsee takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Riffelsee. 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 Riffelsee. 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 Riffelsee at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Riffelsee? 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 Riffelsee. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Riffelsee station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Zurich to Riffelsee train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Riffelsee train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zermatt station.
Book your Zurich to Riffelsee train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Gornergratbahn.
The distance between Zurich and Riffelsee is 165.1 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Rotenboden via Visp, Zermatt, and Zermatt GGB in around 4h 26m.