Train from Zürich HB to Andermatt

🇨🇭 Zürich HB → 🇨🇭 Andermatt

Straight-line Distance

83 km

S (177.1°)

Rail Distance

~108 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~50m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

17.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 3.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 21.1 kg

Taking the train saves 17.4 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Zürich HB
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Destination

Andermatt

Journey Tips

SBB trains run from Zürich HB to Göschenen, where you change onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGB) for Andermatt. The full journey takes around 1 hour 45 minutes.

Scenic Highlight

The MGB section winds up to Andermatt through the dramatic Schöllenen Gorge, with the Devils Bridge visible from the carriage window.

Booking Tip

Swiss Travel Pass covers both SBB and MGB segments. Book ahead during peak ski season to guarantee a seat on the MGB connection.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Andermatt

🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 99 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 56 km 🇨🇭 Sargans 79 km 🇨🇭 Visp 67 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 21 km

Also from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Zürich HB to Andermatt takes approximately 50m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~108 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Zürich HB to Andermatt is approximately 108 km (83 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Zürich HB to Andermatt emits approximately 3.7 kg of CO2, compared to 21.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 17.4 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Zürich HB to Andermatt typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Zürich HB and Andermatt.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27