How to get from Chur to Zermatt
- 165 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Chur to Zermatt. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 56m by train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 165 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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Chur to Zermatt: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Chur → OltentrainSchweizerische Südostbahn (sob)·2h 17m
- 2Olten → Thuntrain
SBB·55m - 3Thun → VisptrainSBB·37m
- 4Visp → ZermatttrainMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)·36m
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- Train· 4h 39m€80Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
SBBOlten-Thun, Thun-VispBook →Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)Visp-ZermattBook →On this route you travel with Schweizerische Südostbahn (sob), SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz); Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Chur to Zermatt works
Start with a Schweizerische Südostbahn (sob) train from Chur station to Olten, about 2h 17m. Transfer in Olten and continue by SBB train on to Thun (55 min). Transfer in Thun and continue by SBB train on to Visp (37 min). Transfer in Visp and continue by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz) train on to Zermatt (36 min). In total it's roughly €75 over 5h 56m, 3 transfers.
Chur to Zermatt: common questions
How long does it take to get from Chur to Zermatt?
The most useful route takes about 5h 56m by train, 3 transfers.
Is there a train from Chur to Zermatt?
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 Zermatt from Chur?
About 165 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Chur to Zermatt cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €75. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Chur to Zermatt?
On this route you travel with Schweizerische Südostbahn (sob), SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz).
What is the cheapest way to get from Chur to Zermatt?
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: Schweizerische Südostbahn (sob), SBB, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026