What is the cheapest way to get from Emden to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Emden to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 5h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Emden to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Emden to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Emden and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Emden to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Rheine and Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Emden to Rotterdam?

The distance between Emden and Rotterdam is 346 km. The road distance is 315.6 km.

How do I travel from Emden to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Emden to Rotterdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 57m and costs €60 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Emden to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Emden to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emden to Rotterdam train from?

Emden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station.

Train or bus from Emden to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Emden to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 5h 59m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can train via Rheine, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Emden to Rotterdam train arrive?

Emden to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Emden to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Rotterdam is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Emden to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Emden to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Emden to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Emden to Rotterdam by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation401 / ...
2. Take the train from Groningen to GoudaIntercity
4h 57m
€62–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Central Station814 / ...
5h 59m
€32–84
Drive 315.6 km
1. Drive from Emden to Rotterdam315.6 km
3h 41m
€56–80
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbf
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
4h 38m
€140–439
Train via Rheine
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhof35
2. Take the train from Rheine to Amersfoort CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 36m
€77–145
Train
1. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to GroningenSneltrein RE6 / ...
2. Take the train from Groningen to GoudaIntercity
5h 43m
€68–179
Bus, train via Emmeloord
1. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation401
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmeloord, Busstation315
3. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 42m
€59–143
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
5h 43m
€168–425

Emden to Rotterdam by train and bus

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4h 57mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 346 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rotterdam Central Station via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer ZOB, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, and Amersfoort Centraal in around 5h 36m.

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