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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Emden is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Emden is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Emden?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Emden. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB via Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Emden. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Kiel to Emden?

The distance between Kiel and Emden is 348 km. The road distance is 333.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Emden without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kiel to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Emden bus from?

Kiel to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Emden train from?

Kiel to Emden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Emden?

The best way to get from Kiel to Emden is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Kiel to Emden bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Emden train arrive?

Kiel to Emden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Emden is 334 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Kiel to Emden.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 1937+ hotels available in Emden.

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

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

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
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf56 / ...
4h 32m
€37–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Bremen FernbusterminalN74
2. Take the bus from Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOBIc
5h 55m
€31–54
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Emden333.9 km
2h 53m
€47–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe70 / ...
2. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to LEER, ZOB st. 1A, Elblag Platz/ Bahnhofring
7h 9m
€70–129

Kiel to Emden by train

191Weekly Trains

4h 32mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 348 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB via Bremen Fernbusterminal and Bremen Hauptbahnhof/Hugo-Schauinsland-Platz in around 5h 55m.

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