The average train between Emmen and Zurich takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Emmen to Zurich. 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 every 4 hours between Emmen and Zurich. 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 Zurich at 2:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Emmen to Zurich? 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 Zurich. However, there are services departing from Emmen station and arriving at Zurich station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
Emmen to Zurich train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Emmen station.
Emmen to Zurich train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Emmen to Zurich train tickets online with Blauwnet, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Emmen and Zurich is 613.1 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Emmen to Zürich HB via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Basel SBB in around 10h 10m.