The average train between Kiel and Emden takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Emden. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Emden at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Emden. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Emden station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Kiel to Emden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Emden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Emden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Kiel and Emden is 219.3 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 4h 33m.