How to get from Luzern to Zermatt
- 122 km as the crow flies
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 55m
3 transfers
Train
€79
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
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We compared the ways to travel from Luzern to Zermatt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 55m by train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 122 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
122 km
Luzern to Zermatt: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Luzern → Zurichtrain
SBB·50m - 2Zurich → ThuntrainSBB·1h 23m
- 3Thun → VisptrainSBB·37m
- 4Visp → ZermatttrainMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)·36m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz); Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Luzern to Zermatt works
Start with a SBB train from Luzern to Zurich, about 50 min. Transfer in Zurich and continue by SBB train on to Thun (1h 23m). Transfer in Thun and continue by SBB train on to Visp (37 min). Transfer in Visp and continue by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz) train on to Zermatt (36 min). In total it's roughly €79 over 4h 55m, 3 transfers.
Luzern to Zermatt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Luzern to Zermatt?
The most useful route takes about 4h 55m by train, 3 transfers.
Is there a train from Luzern to Zermatt?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zermatt from Luzern?
About 122 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Luzern to Zermatt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €79. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Luzern to Zermatt?
On this route you travel with SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz).
Can you get from Luzern to Zermatt without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 30m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Luzern to Zermatt?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026