The average train between Emmen and Zurich takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 30 minutes between Emmen and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Emmen is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Emmen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Emmen station and arriving at Zurich station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Emmen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Emmen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Emmen to Zurich train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Emmen and Zurich is 38.3 km. The road distance is 59 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Zürich HB every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 18–60 and the journey takes 50 min.