How to get from Zermatt to Luzern
- 122 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Zermatt to Luzern. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 48m by train, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 122 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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Zermatt to Luzern: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zermatt → VisptrainMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)·29m
- 2Visp → Thuntrain
SBB·36m - 3Thun → ZurichtrainSBB·1h 35m
- 4Zurich → LuzerntrainSBB·50m
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Train· 3h 24m€95Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zermatt to Luzern works
Start with a Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz) train from Zermatt to Visp, about 29 min. Transfer in Visp and continue by SBB train on to Thun (36 min). Transfer in Thun and continue by SBB train on to Zurich (1h 35m). Transfer in Zurich and continue by SBB train on to Luzern (50 min). In total it's roughly €79 over 5h 48m, 3 transfers.
Zermatt to Luzern: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zermatt to Luzern?
The most useful route takes about 5h 48m by train, 3 transfers.
Is there a train from Zermatt to Luzern?
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 Luzern from Zermatt?
About 122 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zermatt to Luzern cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €79. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zermatt to Luzern?
On this route you travel with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Luzern?
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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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: Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz), SBB
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026