The average train between Leiden and Emden takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 3 times a day between Leiden and Emden. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Emden at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 53m • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes



5h 8m • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Emden. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Emden station via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Leiden to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Leiden to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Leiden to Emden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leiden and Emden is 226.8 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Amsterdam Zuid, Groningen, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 31m.