The average train between Rotterdam and Emden takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 4 times a day between Rotterdam and Emden. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Emden at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 14m • 2 changes


6h 15m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Emden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Emden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Emden station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Rotterdam to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Emden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam and Emden is 244.3 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Hilversum, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 5h 57m.