The average train between Zurich and Norden takes 13h 58m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Norden. 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 Norden. 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 Norden at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 13h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 7m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Norden? 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 Norden. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Norden station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
Zurich to Norden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Norden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Emden Hbf station.
Book your Zurich to Norden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), SBB GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Norden is 699.1 km. The road distance is 940 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Norden(Ostfriesl) via Basel SBB, Münster Hauptbahnhof, and Emden Hbf in around 11h 5m.