What is the cheapest way to get from Emmen to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Emmen to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 8 - SFr 13 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Emmen to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Emmen to Zurich is to drive which takes 36 min and costs SFr 8 - SFr 13.

Is there a direct bus between Emmen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Emmen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Emmenbrücke, Sonnenplatz and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Lucerne Landenbergstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Emmen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Emmen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Emmenbrücke Gersag and arriving at Zürich HB via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Emmen to Zurich?

The distance between Emmen and Zurich is 59 km. The road distance is 51.9 km.

How do I travel from Emmen to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Emmen to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 60.

How long does it take to get from Emmen to Zurich?

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Emmen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emmen to Zurich bus from?

Emmen to Zurich bus services, operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern Ag, depart from Emmenbrücke, Sonnenplatz station.

Where do I catch the Emmen to Zurich train from?

Emmen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Emmen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Emmen to Zurich is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 15 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Emmen to Zurich bus arrive?

Emmen to Zurich bus services, operated by Verkehrsbetriebe Luzern Ag, arrive at Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Emmen to Zurich train arrive?

Emmen to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Emmen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Emmen to Zurich is 52 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Emmen to Zurich.

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Emmen to Zurich - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Emmen to Zurich by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
1h 17m
CHF 20–60
Drive 51.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Emmen to Zurichcar 51.9 km
36 min
CHF 9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emmenbrücke, Sonnenplatz to Luzern, Bahnhofbus 2
2. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Milan Lampugnano Bus Station - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2h 26m
CHF 10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Emmen to Zurichtaxi 51.9 km
36 min
CHF 230–280
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Emmenbrücke, Sonnenplatz to Luzern, Bahnhofbus 2
2. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain 75
1h 52m
CHF 12–16
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Emmenbrücke Gersag to Zugtrain S1
2. Take the train from Zug to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S5
1h 54m
CHF 24–72

Emmen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 59.3 km
Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Emmen, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Zürich HB every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 18–55 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emmenbrücke, Sonnenplatz to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Luzern, Bahnhof and Lucerne Landenbergstrasse in around 2h 26m.

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