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 €24 - €50 and takes 6h 14m.

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 43m and costs €55 - €85.

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, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Emden to Rotterdam?

The distance between Emden and Rotterdam is 346 km. The road distance is 315.4 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 via Groningen which takes 4h 58m and costs €30 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 train via Enschede which takes 4h 58m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 6h 14m.

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 315 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Emden to Rotterdam.

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 833+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

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 via Groningen
best
1. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain Intercity
4h 58m
€34–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 14m
€25–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44 / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
6h 9m
€29–61
Drive 315.4 km
1. Drive from Emden to Rotterdamcar 315.4 km
3h 43m
€57–81
Train to Bremen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 39m
€127–364
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
2. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain
4h 58m
€49–126
Train
1. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain Sneltrein RE6 / ...
2. Take the train from Groningen to Goudatrain Intercity
5h 44m
€47–100
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 43m
€168–409

Emden to Rotterdam by train and bus

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Distance: 345.9 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Rheine, Bahnhof, Rheine, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Rotterdam via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer ZOB, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 6h 14m.

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