The average train between Zurich and Emden takes 12h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Emden. 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 Zurich and Emden. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 1:34 PM which arrives into Emden at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Emden. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Emden station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
Zurich to Emden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Emden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Emden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Emden is 674 km. The road distance is 923 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Basel SBB and Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 46m.