The average train between Ostend and Emden takes 10h 21m and the fastest train takes 8h 16m. There is at least one train per day from Ostend 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 once daily between Ostend and Emden. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Emden at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 10h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




8h 16m • 4 changes




8h 32m • 4 changes




8h 32m • 4 changes




8h 17m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Emden. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Emden station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
Ostend to Emden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Emden train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Ostend to Emden train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ostend and Emden is 376.7 km. The road distance is 579 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Anvers-Central, Schiphol Airport Train Station, Groningen, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 8h 21m.