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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Emden is to bus via Bremen which costs €15 - €27 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Emden is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Emden?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Emden station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Emden central bus station via Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Emden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Emden?

The distance between Hamburg and Emden is 240 km. The road distance is 243.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Emden without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Hamburg to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Emden bus from?

Hamburg to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Emden train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Emden?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Emden is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Hamburg to Emden bus arrive?

Hamburg to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bremen Fernbusterminal station.

Where does the Hamburg to Emden train arrive?

Hamburg to Emden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Emden is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Hamburg to Emden.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Emden?

Book your Hamburg to Emden bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 1984+ hotels available in Emden.

Hamburg to Emden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Hamburg to Emden by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 56 / ...
3h 8m
€50–83
Bus via Bremen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bremen Fernbusterminalbus N110 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Emden central bus stationbus 144
4h 55m
€15–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to LEER, ZOB st. 1A, Elblag Platz/ Bahnhofringbus
4h 50m
€63–90
Drive 243.6 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Emdencar 243.6 km
2h 14m
€34–49

Hamburg to Emden by train

186Weekly Trains

3h 8mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 240 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Emden, Germany?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Bremen Hbf in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to LEER, ZOB st. 1A, Elblag Platz/ Bahnhofring once daily. Tickets cost €55–70 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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