The average train between Hildesheim and Emden takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Hildesheim to Emden. 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 hourly between Hildesheim and Emden. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Emden at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Emden. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Emden station via Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Hildesheim to Emden train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Emden train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Emden train tickets online with Erixx, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hildesheim and Emden is 228.8 km. The road distance is 283 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–150 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours.