There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Emden by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain Nachttrein
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
3h 54m€40–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
4h 4m€26–49Drive 271.7 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Emdencar 271.7 km
3h 11m€50–72Fly, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden Hbftrain
4h 41m€131–438Train via Amsterdam Zuid
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
4h 44m€35–79
Amsterdam to Emden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Emden is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Emden is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Emden. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Leer ZOB via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Emden. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Emden Hbf via Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Emden is 300 km. The road distance is 271.7 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Emden without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Amsterdam to Emden, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Emden train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Emden is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Emden Hbf via Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–440
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €29–45
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Emden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Bremen Hbf to Emden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Amsterdam to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.
Amsterdam to Emden train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Emden is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Amsterdam to Emden.
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