The average train between Zurich and Emmental Alps takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Emmental Alps. 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 Zurich and Emmental Alps. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 5:10 PM which arrives into Emmental Alps at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Emmental Alps? 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 Emmental Alps. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Emmental Alps station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Zurich to Emmental Alps train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Emmental Alps train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brienzer Rothorn station.
Book your Zurich to Emmental Alps train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Zentralbahn and Brienz Rothorn Bahn.
The distance between Zurich and Emmental Alps is 74.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Brienzer Rothorn via Luzern, Brienz, and Brienz BRB in around 5h 3m.