There are 5 ways to get from Arnhem 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.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Zutphen to Hengelo
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Take the train from Salzbergen to Emden Hbf
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Arnhem central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
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Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB
Train, bus
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Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
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Take the train from Zwolle to Groningen
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Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
Drive
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Drive from Arnhem to Emden
Train, fly
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Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
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Fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen (BRE)
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Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
Arnhem to Emden by train
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International entry into Germany from Netherlands
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands
Conditions of entry into Germany from Netherlands
- There are no current restrictions
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- There are no current restrictions
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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Yes, entry into Germany is currently allowed from Netherlands.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Emden is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Emden is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Emden is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, returning to Netherlands from Germany is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 24 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Emden is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
The quickest way to get from Arnhem to Emden is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Emden. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Emden Hbf via Zutphen, Hengelo and Salzbergen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Arnhem and Emden is 177 km. The road distance is 259.9 km.
The best way to get from Arnhem to Emden without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Arnhem to Emden, including transfers.
Arnhem to Emden train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Zutphen station.
The best way to get from Arnhem to Emden is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Bremen Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Arnhem to Emden train services, operated by WestfalenBahn GmbH, arrive at Emden Hbf station.
- Distance: 177.3 km
- Duration: 4h 8m
What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?
You can take a train from Arnhem to Emden via Zutphen, Hengelo, and Salzbergen in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem to Emden via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bremen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €650
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Zutphen to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Blauwnet
- Phone
- +49 521 55777755
- info@westfalenbahn.de
- Website
- westfalenbahn.de
Train from Salzbergen to Emden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- WestfalenBahn GmbH
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €27
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €17
- 1st Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Zwolle to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14 - €35
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €19
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €35
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €19
- 1st Class
- €23 - €35
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Arnhem central train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14 - €18
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Emden is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Arnhem to Emden.
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