Which city has direct train to Zermatt?

The nearest major town is Visp, 31km north. Zermatt is only accessible by train on the Matterhorn Gotthard railway via the towns of Visp or Brig.



Zermatt is a car-free village, and while no major "foreign" city has a direct high-speed train that goes straight to Zermatt without a change, the closest you can get is via the Brig or Visp junctions. In 2026, you can take a "one-transfer" journey from Zurich (approx. 3h 15m) or Geneva (approx. 3h 45m). The final leg of any journey into Zermatt must be on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, a narrow-gauge cogwheel train. The most famous "direct" scenic service is the Glacier Express, which runs from St. Moritz directly into Zermatt over an 8-hour panoramic journey. For 2026 travelers coming from Milan, you can take a direct EuroCity train to Visp and then hop on the 1-hour shuttle train to Zermatt. This final mountain leg is included in the Swiss Travel Pass, making it a seamless transition from the high-speed European rail network to the heart of the Alps.

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By Air. Zermatt has no airport of its own and the most convenient airports are in Geneva or Zurich, although the nearest airport is in Sion. Sion has a limited flight schedule, which is why people often opt to travel to the airports in Geneva or Zurich. Once you reach here, you can take a train to Zermatt.

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From there, you can take a train to Zermatt, which is three and a half hours from Geneva and four and a half hours from Zurich by road.

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No, there are no direct train services from Zermatt to Zurich Hb. Travelling from Zermatt to Zurich Hb by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

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Glacier Express Zurich – Zermatt train Known locally as the Gletscherexpress, this is one of the most scenic trips you can take anywhere. If you want to explore this breathtaking option, you would need to make your way from Zurich HB or airport to Chur, which takes around an hour and 15 minutes.

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Flying to either Zurich or Geneva airports is the most convenient when getting to Zermatt: they both have twice-hourly train connections to Zermatt from in-airport train stations.

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On average, there are about 25 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 26 minutes.

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The direct route is very scenic from Geneva along the shores of the lake then entering into the Rhone Valley with mountains on bothsides of the train. At Visp you have to change into the narrow gauge train which climbs the steep Matter valley passing some pretty alpine villages to Zermatt.

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Travel from Zurich to Zermatt by train The average train time from Zurich Hb station to Zermatt station is 4h 3m, although it takes 3h 12m on the fastest SBB services. There are around 25 trains per day running from Zurich to Zermatt and will usually require a change along the way in Visp.

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How Many Days Do You Need in Zermatt? With two full days, you can visit all three peaks, do a little hiking (in the summer), and explore the town. Just keep your fingers crossed that you have good weather so you can see the Matterhorn. Three days gives you more leisurely time.

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Zermatt is car free, so the only way to get there is by train or taxi (or helicopter if you're feeling fancy!). Täsch is the 'jumping off' point for everyone visiting Zermatt. From here you will need to either travel by train or taxi the rest of the way to Zermatt.

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The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

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Glacier Express Topping our list is none other than the Glacier Express, probably the most iconic and luxurious scenic Swiss rail journey.

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The Glacier Express - known as the 'Slowest Express Train in the World' (and arguably the most scenic) - connects the mountain resort towns of Matterhorn adjacent to Zermatt and St Moritz in the Swiss Alps.

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