The average train between Emmen and Zermatt takes 14h 29m and the fastest train takes 13h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Emmen to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Emmen and Zermatt. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Emmen is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 14h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Emmen to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Emmen station and arriving at Zermatt station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.
Emmen to Zermatt train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Emmen station.
Emmen to Zermatt train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Emmen to Zermatt train tickets online with Blauwnet, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Emmen and Zermatt is 753.9 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from Emmen to Zermatt via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 13h 22m.