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Leave at 20:15 and travel via Basel and VISP: 13h35 with 2 changes.
Book the 20:15 train →Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the IC 60403 at 20:15 and arrive at 09:50. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Route map
All trains from Amsterdam to Zermatt
Tickets for the 20:15 train →The journey
The recommended connection leaves at 20:15 and covers about 972 km of track through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. You spend 13h20 on the train plus 15 minutes changing trains, averaging 73 km/h.
- 20:15
06:21IC 60403 · DB Fernverkehr (Codesharing)
Amsterdam Centraal → Basel SBB10h06 · ± 747 km · 14 intermediate stops · through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland - ⇄Change at Basel SBB: 9 minutes.
Tight: wait by the door and check your arrival and departure platforms in advance. - 06:30
08:31EC 61 · TRENITALIA
BASEL SBB → VISP2h01 · ± 191 km · 4 intermediate stops · through Switzerland - ⇄Change at VISP: 6 minutes.
Tight: wait by the door and check your arrival and departure platforms in advance. - 08:37
09:50R42 · Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (bvz)
Visp → Zermatt1h13 · ± 34 km · 6 intermediate stops · through Switzerland
In numbers
Where you cross the border
- Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:35 (2h20 after departure), on the IC 60403.
- Border Germany → Switzerland: around 06:20 (10h05 after departure), on the IC 60403.
All options side by side
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Changes | Via | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:15 | 09:50 +1 | 13h35 | 2 | Basel, VISP | RecommendedFastestNight train |
Calculated from the timetable for a regular Tuesday (Transitous) and measured arrival times from Rijden de Treinen. Borders: Natural Earth.
Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 14h00 | ± 4h11 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 34 kg | ± 100 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (13h35) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h01 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 971 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 795 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Zermatt?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Zermatt takes 13h35. Most journeys have 2 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Zermatt?
No, you change trains at least 2 times, usually in Basel or VISP.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Zermatt?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Zermatt?
You can compare prices at Omio. On ICE trains, the advance Sparpreis fares are the cheapest, and for night trains, booking early gives you the widest choice of couchettes and sleepers.
Which countries does the train from Amsterdam to Zermatt pass through?
The recommended connection runs through the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland.
How many kilometres is the train journey from Amsterdam to Zermatt?
By rail it is about 972 km; as the crow flies 736 km.
Where does the train cross the border on the way to Zermatt?
Border the Netherlands → Germany: around 22:35 (2h20 after departure), on the IC 60403. Border Germany → Switzerland: around 06:20 (10h05 after departure), on the IC 60403.
