The average train between Emden and Madrid takes 29h 29m and the fastest train takes 26h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Emden to Madrid. 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 twice daily between Emden and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Emden is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Madrid at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 29h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 18m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Emden to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Emden station and arriving at Madrid station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 29m.
Emden to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Emden to Madrid train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Emden to Madrid train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Emden and Madrid is 1,657.4 km. The road distance is 2,552 km.
You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 19h 33m.