The average train between Zurich and Emsdetten takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Emsdetten. 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 Emsdetten. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Emsdetten at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Emsdetten? 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 Emsdetten. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Emsdetten station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Zurich to Emsdetten train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Emsdetten train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Emsdetten train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Emsdetten is 539.5 km. The road distance is 758 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Emsdetten, Bahnhof via Basel SBB and Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 58m.