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Travel from Ljubljana to Zermatt by train in 14 hours 18 minutes

If you want to know more about the journey from Ljubljana to Zermatt by train, look no further!

The average journey time from Ljubljana to Zermatt by train is 17 hours 27 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 14 hours 18 minutes. Around 15 trains per day travel the 324 miles (522 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way to Zermatt. You're likely to be travelling with Frecciarossa, Trenitalia or SBB to Zermatt. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Ljubljana to Zermatt in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Ljubljana to Zermatt in our Journey Planner.

Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times, as well as tips on how to find cheap train tickets.

Trains to Zermatt from Ljubljana

First train

05:24

Last train

22:13

Departure stationLjubljana
Arrival stationZermatt
Journey time

From 14h 18m

Distance

324 miles (522 km)

Frequency

15 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train and bus operators

SBB CFF FFS, DRD_Turizem, Flixbus, Itabus, Trenitalia

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Ljubljana to Zermatt?

Want to know more about your journey from Ljubljana to Zermatt? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you travel to Zermatt from Ljubljana?

To get to Zermatt from Ljubljana, why not take the train? With 15 trains per day and an average journey time of 17 hours and 27 minutes, taking the train is a great way to travel. See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.

How long does it take to get from Ljubljana to Zermatt by train?

On average, it takes around 17 hours and 27 minutes to travel from Ljubljana to Zermatt by train, although you can get there in 14 hours and 18 minutes on the fastest services. With 15 trains per day running on this route, journey times may vary, so check our Journey Planner for more information.

Are there high-speed trains from Ljubljana to Zermatt?

Yes, there are high-speed trains available from Ljubljana to Zermatt. Frecciarossa trains offer various classes and onboard services. You'll be able to get there in around 14 hours and 18 minutes on the fastest services.

How fast can trains travel from Ljubljana to Zermatt?

The fastest time a train can travel the 324 miles (522 km) from Ljubljana to Zermatt is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

What are the train times from Ljubljana to Zermatt?

Check out the next trains departing from Ljubljana to Zermatt for Tuesday 7th October 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
06:2521:1714h 52m, 4 changes
08:3022:4814h 18m, 5 changes
10:3505:3318h 58m, 6 changes
13:2309:5020h 27m, 5 changes
13:2310:5021h 27m, 4 changes
14:2708:5018h 23m, 6 changes
16:1510:5018h 35m, 6 changes
16:1511:1719h 2m, 5 changes
16:1512:1720h 2m, 4 changes
21:0812:5015h 42m, 4 changes

SBB, Trenitalia and Frecciarossa trains from Ljubljana to Zermatt

You can travel from Ljubljana to Zermatt on SBB, Trenitalia and Frecciarossa trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

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).

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Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.

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Frecciarossa trains are Trenitalia's flagship high-speed trains, capable of reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). The "red arrow" trains are distinguished by their comfort, their ultra-modern design and their reduced impact on the environment. All Frecciarossa trains are equipped with a food carriage, free WiFi connection and 4 levels of service – Standard, Premium (with drinks and snacks served on arrival), Business (with drinks and snacks plus larger seats) and Executive (with Fast Track, access to FrecciaClub lounges in selected stations, and gourmet meals served to your seat). You can now also travel with Frecciarossa between Milan and Paris via Turin, Modane and Chambéry. The new Frecciarossa trains have 4 levels of service – Standard, Business, Executive and Meeting Room – and two types of carriage: Silence Area, for those who want to travel in total tranquillity, and Allegro Area, for those who want to chat with their fellow passengers.

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What Frecciarossa, Intercity and Trenitalia Eurocity classes are there from Ljubljana to Zermatt?

Compare the different travel classes offered by Frecciarossa, Intercity and Trenitalia Eurocity when travelling from Ljubljana to Zermatt.

Standard

With Frecciarossa Standard, you’ll enjoy high-quality services including eco-leather reclining seats, folding tables and free WiFi at a reasonable price. You can order food and drink from the FRECCIABistrò car or using the Easy Bistrò at-seat meal service.

  • AtSeatServiceAtSeatServiceEntertainment portal
  • LeatherSeatLeatherSeatLeather seats
  • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
  • PlugPlugUSB sockets
  • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
  • RestaurantRestaurantCatering at your seat
  • BarBarWelcome drink with sweet or salty snack
  • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
  • BarBarFoodbox + drink
  • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
  • StaffStaffMeeting room
  • BarBarOpen Bar
  • LoungeLoungeLounge access

    Premium

    Providing all the perks of First Class for the price of Second Class, Frecciarossa Premium offers more legroom and luggage space, as well as a total of 4 food / beverage products including: sweet or savory snack, welcome drink, small water bottle, 1 wet wipe.

    • AtSeatServiceAtSeatServiceEntertainment portal
    • LeatherSeatLeatherSeatLeather seats
    • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
    • PlugPlugUSB sockets
    • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
    • RestaurantRestaurantCatering at your seat
    • BarBarWelcome drink with sweet or salty snack
    • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
    • BarBarFoodbox + drink
    • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
    • StaffStaffMeeting room
    • BarBarOpen Bar
    • LoungeLoungeLounge access

      Business

      If you’re travelling for work, Frecciarossa Business is the ideal option for you – it offers more legroom, glass dividers for more privacy, and a private 4-seat compartment called Salottino. A free food box containing 7 fresh food & beverage products differentiated according to the time of day + Illy expresso coffee is also included.

      • AtSeatServiceAtSeatServiceEntertainment portal
      • LeatherSeatLeatherSeatLeather seats
      • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
      • PlugPlugUSB sockets
      • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
      • RestaurantRestaurantCatering at your seat
      • BarBarWelcome drink with sweet or salty snack
      • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
      • BarBarFoodbox + drink
      • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
      • StaffStaffMeeting room
      • BarBarOpen Bar
      • LoungeLoungeLounge access

        Executive

        Frecciarossa Executive can accommodate up to 10 single armchairs and offers plenty of legroom, wider reclining leather seats, free entry to FRECCIALounge at the main train stations, unlimited drinks, and monthly menus (some of which were ideated by Michelin star chef Carlo Cracco).

        • AtSeatServiceAtSeatServiceEntertainment portal
        • LeatherSeatLeatherSeatLeather seats
        • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
        • PlugPlugUSB sockets
        • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
        • RestaurantRestaurantCatering at your seat
        • BarBarWelcome drink with sweet or salty snack
        • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom
        • BarBarFoodbox + drink
        • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area
        • StaffStaffMeeting room
        • BarBarOpen Bar
        • LoungeLoungeLounge access

          Economy

          Take advantage of the restaurant carriage which offers a menu made of high-quality produce. Travelling with kids? Choose your seats in the dedicated Family Zone.

          • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
          • PlugPlugPower sockets
          • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
          • ChildPassengerChildPassengerFamily area
          • PlugPlugPower sockets at each seat
          • LuggageLuggageExtra luggage
          • SeatSeatFold-down table
          • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area

            First Class

            In First Class, you'll get to travel in comfortable seats, enjoy free WiFi, as well as more space for your luggage and individual plug sockets (German + Swiss).

            • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
            • PlugPlugPower sockets
            • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
            • ChildPassengerChildPassengerFamily area
            • PlugPlugPower sockets at each seat
            • LuggageLuggageExtra luggage
            • SeatSeatFold-down table
            • QuietZoneQuietZoneQuiet area

              Second Class

              From spacious armchairs to at-seat power sockets and reading lights, you’ve got everything you need to enjoy your journey in EuroCity's Second Class.

              • SeatSeatSeat reservation
              • PlugPlugPower sockets
              • PlusPlusClothes hanger
              • ReadingReadingReading light
              • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
              • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
              • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
              • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

                First Class

                In addition to all the services available in Second Class, you’ll get to enjoy extra-wide and comfier seats, more legroom, and an at-seat catering service in EuroCity’s First Class:

                • SeatSeatSeat reservation
                • PlugPlugPower sockets
                • PlusPlusClothes hanger
                • ReadingReadingReading light
                • LuggageLuggageLuggage storage
                • WiFiWiFiFree WiFi
                • BarBarBar/restaurant carriage
                • LegRoomLegRoomMore legroom

                  What are the onboard services on Frecciarossa, Intercity and Trenitalia Eurocity?

                  Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Ljubljana to Zermatt.

                  LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?
                  • You can take your bags on board Frecciarossa trains free of charge.
                  • In most cases, there are no luggage size limits. You’ll need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
                  RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?
                  • You can go to the FrecciaBistrò café-bar counter located in the middle part of the train to get snacks, main courses, and drinks.
                  • You can also order your favorite meal from the comfort of your seat – go to the entertainment portal called FRECCIAPlay and use the EasyBistrò service or ask a member of staff.
                  • If you travel in Premium Class, you’ll get a total of 4 food / beverage products is offered on board, including: sweet or savoury snack, welcome drink, small water bottle, 1 wet wipe.
                  • Travellers in Business Class receive a food box containing 7 fresh food & beverage products differentiated according to the time of day, plus Illy expresso coffee.
                  • If you travel in Executive Class, you’ll get unlimited drinks plus food from a rotating monthly menu where some meals were ideated by the renowned Michelin star chef Carlo Cracco.
                  WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?
                  • You’ll find free WiFi on all Frecciarossa trains. Connect to their entertainment portal called FRECCIAPlay and choose from a wide selection of movies, TV series, live news, eBooks, games, music, and podcasts.
                  • You can also use the FRECCIAPlay portal to get the latest updates on your journey, as well as book other services that will help you reach your destination.
                  ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?
                  • Children under 4 can travel for free if a seat is not assigned to them. If they do have a seat, they can get 50% off Base tickets (Frecciarossa’s standard fare).
                  • Children aged 4-14 also get 50% off.
                  • Bimbi Gratis offer: You can also get free travel for children under 15 plus 40% off Base tickets for adults, if you’re travelling in a family group of 2 to 5 people (including at least one adult and one child). 
                  ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?
                  • You can travel with your bike for free on all Frecciarossa trains provided it’s not larger than 80 x 110 x 45cm.
                  • Your bike must be disassembled or folded and stored in a bag in one of the dedicated luggage racks.
                  PetPetCan I bring pets on board?
                  • Dogs, cats and other small pets can travel for free in a carrier with maximum dimensions of 70x30x50 cm (maximum one per passenger).
                  • Bigger dogs can travel for only 5 € from Sunday to Friday, and for as little as 1 € on Saturday.
                  • Guide and assistance dogs are allowed on all trains at no additional cost.
                  WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

                  If you need to request special assistance, you can call: the toll-free number 800 90 60 60, which can be reached from a landline in Italy, or the national number +3902323232 which can be reached from a landline or mobile, even from abroad (international calling charges may apply).

                  InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

                  Air-conditioning is available on board. You can also charge your devices thanks to the power sockets you can find at your seat.

                  LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?

                  You can take as much luggage as you want on SBB Intercity trains, provided that it fits in the luggage racks provided.

                  RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?

                  Many SBB Intercity trains will have a restaurant or bistro carriage so you can buy food and drink throughout your journey. You may be able to sit at a table in the restaurant carriage or take your meal back to your seat.

                  WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

                  There are plug sockets on SBB trains. You can also enjoy free WiFi on Intercity trains via the SBB FreeSurf portal.

                  ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

                  There is pushchair storage available on the train, as well as a baby changing toilet onboard. On Intercity trains, there is also a dedicated family carriage.

                  ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

                  You can take your bicycle onboard SBB Intercity trains. Between 21st March and 31st October, it's compulsory to reserve a bike space on some Intercity trains. You must also buy a ticket for your bike at a ticket office, ticket machine or online.

                  PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

                  Dogs under 30cm in height can travel for free if they're in a carrier and placed under your seat. Larger dogs can travel with you if you buy a Dog Day Pass for CHF 25, which can be purchased at a ticket office, at a ticket machine, online or on the SBB app. The pass is valid for a day on trains, ships, trams and buses in most Swiss cities.

                  WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

                  SBB Intercity trains have priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility, as well as a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

                  InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

                  There is a Business Zone and a Quiet Zone in First Class on SBB Intercity trains.

                  LuggageLuggageWhat luggage limits are there?
                  • You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Eurocity trains free of charge.
                  • In most cases, there are no luggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
                  RestaurantRestaurantWhat food and drink is available?
                  • You’ll find a Bar-Bistrò on Eurocity trains that are travelling between Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
                  • A minibar trolley service is also available – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks.
                  WiFiWiFiWhat onboard entertainment is available?

                  Free WiFi is available on Eurocity Giruno trains.

                  ChildPassengerChildPassengerWhat facilities are there for travel with children?

                  Children under 4 can travel for free if they're accompanied by an adult and don't occupy a seat.

                  ModeOfTransportBikeModeOfTransportBikeCan I bring a bike on board?

                  Not all Eurocity trains allow you to take your bike on board – you’ll need to check in advance if you can travel with your bike. If that’s the case, you’ll need to buy a ticket and book your bike space before departure at the ticket office.

                  PetPetCan I bring pets on board?

                  Guide and assistance dogs can travel for free and don't need a ticket.

                  WheelchairWheelchairWhat special assistance is available?

                  All of Trenitalia’s Eurocity trains offer dedicated spaces to passengers with disabilities.

                  InfoInfoWhat else do I need to know?

                  A quiet area (or Area Silenzio) is available on all Eurocity Giruno trains.

                  How do I find cheap train tickets from Ljubljana to Zermatt?

                  If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

                  1. Book in advance

                  The price of train tickets from Ljubljana to Zermatt starts at § one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Most train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months ahead of time, so if you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find cheaper tickets.

                  2. Be flexible with your travel times

                  If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

                  3. Buy a rail pass

                  If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

                  4. Choose a slower or connecting train

                  On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

                  5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

                  Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

                  6. Take a night train

                  Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

                  For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

                  §Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

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