The average train between Emmen and Zermatt takes 17h 20m 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 4 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 10:41 PM which arrives into Zermatt at 6:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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22h 39m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Emmen to Zermatt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Emmen to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Emmen station and arriving at Visp station via Zwolle station, Arnhem Centraal station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
Emmen to Zermatt train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Emmen station.
Emmen to Zermatt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.
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The distance between Emmen and Zermatt is 753.9 km.
You can take a train from Emmen to Zermatt via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Visp in around 13h 23m.