How to get from Zermatt to Zurich
- 162 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zermatt to Zurich: train. The two cities are about 162 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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162 km
Zermatt to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zermatt → VisptrainMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)·29m
- 2Visp → Thuntrain
SBB·36m - 3Thun → ZurichtrainSBB·1h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
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.
- Train· 3h 21m€58Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zermatt to Zurich works
Start with a Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz) train from Zermatt to Visp, about 29 min. Transfer in Visp and continue by SBB train on to Thun (36 min). Transfer in Thun and continue by SBB train on to Zurich (1h 35m). In total it's roughly €61 over 4h 21m, 2 transfers.
Zermatt to Zurich: common questions
Is there a train from Zermatt to Zurich?
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 Zurich from Zermatt?
About 162 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zermatt to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Zurich?
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: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026