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Trains from Interlaken to Zermatt

Interlaken to Zermatt links the Bernese Oberland, where Interlaken sits between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, with the Valais and a car-free village under the Matterhorn. The journey is the point: along the lake, through the mountains and up a narrowing valley to a resort that keeps cars out of its streets. It is a domestic route for walkers in summer and skiers in winter. The search below returns live times and fares for the date you pick; search the way back on its own.

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  • Straight-line distanceabout 75 kmThe rail route is longer; live times appear when you search
  • RouteDomesticWithin Switzerland
  • ReturnSearchZermatt to Interlaken
  • Hotels124
    • 5-star7
    • 4-star59
    • 3-star58
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About the Interlaken to Zermatt train

Zermatt's station is at the north end of the village, and because the place is car-free you leave it on foot or by electric shuttle rather than in a car. The main street runs south from the station towards the church and the cable-car base, and the Matterhorn stands at the head of the valley; many hotels are within walking distance, though those up the slopes are steep to reach with luggage. Interlaken has stations at both ends of town, so check which your ticket names before you set off. The route runs along Lake Thun, through the mountains into the Rhône valley and then climbs the Matter valley; the search shows where you change train. Set the date and the number in your party, and search Zermatt to Interlaken separately for the return, as it is not linked here. The Switzerland eSIM plans on the page matter only if you are coming from outside the country, and the hotels under Where to stay in Zermatt are a sample of the catalogue.

Where to stay in Zermatt

4 of the 124 hotels in the catalogue for Zermatt. The hotels listed are 170 km from ZRH.

Trains from Interlaken to Zermatt: questions

How far is Zermatt from Interlaken by train?

Interlaken and Zermatt are about 75 km apart in a straight line; the rail route is longer. Live journey times and fares for your date appear when you search trains from Interlaken to Zermatt.

Can I book the return from Zermatt to Interlaken?

Yes. Search trains from Zermatt to Interlaken for the return; each direction has its own times and fares.

Is Interlaken to Zermatt an international train journey?

No. Both Interlaken and Zermatt are in Switzerland, so this is a domestic rail journey.

Destination, hotel and service details come from AI Concierge travel data; distances are straight-line. Availability and prices are shown live when you search.