How to travel from Zurich to Emden

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Emden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Emden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €83, while a flight costs an average of €407.

Distance: 418 miles (674 km)

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€105

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€407

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€83

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€153

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9h 37m

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9h 7m

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8h 19m

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Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Emden

Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Emden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Emden is a bus with an average price of €83.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Emden:

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Emden costing on average €105.

A bus is €325 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Emden costing on average €407.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Emden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 37m.

Bus takes on average 23h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Emden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Emden among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €105 compared to roughly €153 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €49. The journey takes 9h 7m versus 8h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Zurich to Emden

How to get from Zurich to Emden by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Emden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBB GmbH
    2 transfers

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  • SBB GmbH
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Emden

Travel to Emden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Emden.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Emden including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Emden is a bus with an average price of €83.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Emden:

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Emden costing on average €105.

A bus is €325 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Emden costing on average €407.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Emden is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 49m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 37m.

Bus takes on average 23h 30m.

The distance from Zurich to Emden is approximately 418 miles (674 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Emden is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Emden as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Emden:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Emden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Emden, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Emden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Emden by train.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Emden by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Emden by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Emden often also extend their vacation to go to Bremen, Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin, Leer. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Emden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Emden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Emden's cultural attractions, museums, and scenic harbor.

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