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Looking to travel from St-Moritz to Zermatt by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 7 hours 51 minutes to travel from St-Moritz to Zermatt by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 29 minutes though. You'll usually find 24 trains per day running along the 170 km route between these two destinations. Once you're onboard, you can sit back and relax, as you won't need to make any changes on your way to Zermatt. You'll probably be traveling with SBB train to get to Zermatt, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from St-Moritz to Zermatt.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Zermatt by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
First train | 4:45 am | |
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Last train | 8:02 pm | |
Departure station | St-Moritz | |
Arrival station | Zermatt | |
Journey time | From 6h 29m | |
Distance | 105 miles (170 km) | |
Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Train and bus operators |
The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from St-Moritz to Zermatt by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between St-Moritz and Zermatt is 7 hours and 51 minutes, with around 24 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from St-Moritz to Zermatt is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
Yes, it is possible to travel from St-Moritz to Zermatt without having to change trains. There are 2 direct trains from St-Moritz to Zermatt each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from St-Moritz to Zermatt leaves at 04:45. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from St-Moritz to Zermatt leaves at 20:02. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from St-Moritz to Zermatt cover a distance of around 105 miles (170 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Zermatt to St-Moritz.