The average train between Zurich and Emden takes 13h 19m 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Emden. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Emden at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Emden? 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 Zurich to Emden. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Emden Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Münster Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
Zurich to Emden train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Emden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Emden Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Emden is 674 km. The road distance is 825 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Emden Hbf via Basel SBB and Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 16m.