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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Emden is to bus which costs €29 - €85 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Emden is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Emden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Gouda, Groningen, Bad Nieuweschans and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Emden?

The distance between Rotterdam and Emden is 368 km. The road distance is 318.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Emden without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 44m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Rotterdam to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Emden train from?

Rotterdam to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Emden?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Emden is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs €29 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €190 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Emden train arrive?

Rotterdam to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Emden is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Rotterdam to Emden.

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

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Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 1984+ hotels available in Emden.

Rotterdam to Emden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Emden by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain
3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
5h 44m
€66–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
6h 45m
€29–84
Drive 318.1 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Emdencar 318.1 km
3h 39m
€56–81
Train
1. Take the train from Gouda to Groningentrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain Sneltrein RE6 / ...
5h 48m
€65–189
Train via Rheine
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rheinetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
6h 23m
€61–135

Rotterdam to Emden by train and bus

124Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 367.7 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leer ZOB, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Gouda, Groningen, Bad Nieuweschans, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 48m.

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