- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€31
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€32
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 2 m
Trains on Sep 19
96
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Emmen to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Emmen to Amsterdam will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
It's difficult to get from Emmen to Amsterdam without transferring at least 2 times.
ST 8062+
IC 758 · IC 2658
S 3864+
IC 860 · IC 2660
S 3860+
IC 856 · IC 2656
ST 8058+
IC 754 · IC 2654
S 3872+
IC 868 · IC 2668
S 3864+
IC 860 · IC 2660
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IC 856 · IC 2656
S 3872+
IC 868 · IC 2668
S 3868+
IC 864 · IC 2664
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IC 872 · IC 2672Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emmen to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 13m faster (2h 4m by train vs 2h 17m by car) and roughly €1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€32 vs €33). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Emmen to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ST 8026+ IC 722 · IC 2622 | 6:41 AM Emmen station | 2h11 | 8:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8026+ IC 722 · SPR 4329 | 6:41 AM Emmen station | 2h23 | 9:04 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8026+ IC 722 · IC 2622 | 6:46 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 8:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3828+ IC 824 · SPR 4331 | 7:15 AM Emmen station | 2h19 | 9:34 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3828+ IC 824 · IC 2624 | 7:15 AM Emmen station | 2h07 | 9:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3828+ IC 824 · IC 2624 | 7:20 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 9:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8030+ IC 726 · IC 2626 | 7:41 AM Emmen station | 2h11 | 9:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8030+ IC 726 · SPR 4333 | 7:41 AM Emmen station | 2h23 | 10:04 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8030+ IC 726 · IC 2626 | 7:46 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 9:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3832+ IC 828 · IC 2628 | 8:15 AM Emmen station | 2h07 | 10:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3832+ IC 828 · SPR 4335 | 8:15 AM Emmen station | 2h19 | 10:34 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3832+ IC 828 · IC 2628 | 8:20 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 10:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8034+ IC 730 · IC 2630 | 8:41 AM Emmen station | 2h11 | 10:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8034+ IC 730 · SPR 4337 | 8:41 AM Emmen station | 2h23 | 11:04 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8034+ IC 730 · IC 2630 | 8:46 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 10:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3836+ IC 832 · SPR 4339 | 9:15 AM Emmen station | 2h19 | 11:34 AM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3836+ IC 832 · IC 2632 | 9:15 AM Emmen station | 2h07 | 11:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3836+ IC 832 · IC 2632 | 9:20 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 11:22 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8038+ IC 734 · SPR 4341 | 9:41 AM Emmen station | 2h23 | 12:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8038+ IC 734 · IC 2634 | 9:41 AM Emmen station | 2h11 | 11:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8038+ IC 734 · IC 2634 | 9:46 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 11:52 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3840+ IC 836 · IC 2636 | 10:15 AM Emmen station | 2h07 | 12:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3840+ IC 836 · SPR 4343 | 10:15 AM Emmen station | 2h19 | 12:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3840+ IC 836 · IC 2636 | 10:20 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 12:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8042+ IC 738 · IC 2638 | 10:41 AM Emmen station | 2h11 | 12:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8042+ IC 738 · SPR 4345 | 10:41 AM Emmen station | 2h23 | 1:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8042+ IC 738 · IC 2638 | 10:46 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 12:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3844+ IC 840 · SPR 4347 | 11:15 AM Emmen station | 2h19 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3844+ IC 840 · IC 2640 | 11:15 AM Emmen station | 2h07 | 1:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3844+ IC 840 · IC 2640 | 11:20 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 1:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8046+ IC 742 · SPR 4349 | 11:41 AM Emmen station | 2h23 | 2:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8046+ IC 742 · IC 2642 | 11:41 AM Emmen station | 2h11 | 1:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8046+ IC 742 · IC 2642 | 11:46 AM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 1:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3848+ IC 844 · IC 2644 | 12:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 2:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3848+ IC 844 · SPR 4351 | 12:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 2:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3848+ IC 844 · IC 2644 | 12:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 2:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8050+ IC 746 · SPR 4353 | 12:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 3:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8050+ IC 746 · IC 2646 | 12:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 2:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8050+ IC 746 · IC 2646 | 12:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 2:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3852+ IC 848 · SPR 4355 | 1:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3852+ IC 848 · IC 2648 | 1:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 3:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3852+ IC 848 · IC 2648 | 1:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 3:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8054+ IC 750 · IC 2650 | 1:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 3:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8054+ IC 750 · SPR 4357 | 1:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 4:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8054+ IC 750 · IC 2650 | 1:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 3:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3856+ IC 852 · IC 2652 | 2:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 4:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3856+ IC 852 · SPR 4359 | 2:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 4:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3856+ IC 852 · IC 2652 | 2:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 4:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8058+ IC 754 · SPR 4361 | 2:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 5:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8058+ IC 754 · IC 2654 | 2:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 4:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8058+ IC 754 · IC 2654 | 2:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 4:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3860+ IC 856 · IC 2656 | 3:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 5:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3860+ IC 856 · SPR 4363 | 3:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 5:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3860+ IC 856 · IC 2656 | 3:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 5:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8062+ IC 758 · SPR 4365 | 3:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 6:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8062+ IC 758 · IC 2658 | 3:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 5:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8062+ IC 758 · IC 2658 | 3:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 5:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3864+ IC 860 · IC 2660 | 4:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 6:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3864+ IC 860 · SPR 4367 | 4:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 6:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3864+ IC 860 · IC 2660 | 4:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 6:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8066+ IC 762 · SPR 4369 | 4:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 7:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8066+ IC 762 · IC 2662 | 4:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 6:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8066+ IC 762 · IC 2662 | 4:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 6:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3868+ IC 864 · IC 2664 | 5:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 7:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3868+ IC 864 · SPR 4371 | 5:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 7:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3868+ IC 864 · IC 2664 | 5:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 7:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8070+ IC 766 · SPR 4373 | 5:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 8:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8070+ IC 766 · IC 2666 | 5:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 7:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8070+ IC 766 · IC 2666 | 5:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 7:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3872+ IC 868 · IC 2668 | 6:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 8:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3872+ IC 868 · SPR 4375 | 6:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 8:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3872+ IC 868 · IC 2668 | 6:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 8:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8074+ IC 770 · IC 2670 | 6:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 8:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8074+ IC 770 · SPR 4377 | 6:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 9:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8074+ IC 770 · IC 2670 | 6:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 8:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3876+ IC 872 · SPR 4379 | 7:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 9:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3876+ IC 872 · IC 2672 | 7:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 9:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3876+ IC 872 · IC 2672 | 7:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 9:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8078+ IC 774 · SPR 4381 | 7:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 10:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8078+ IC 774 · IC 2674 | 7:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 9:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8078+ IC 774 · IC 2674 | 7:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 9:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3880+ IC 876 · IC 2676 | 8:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 10:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3880+ IC 876 · SPR 4383 | 8:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 10:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3880+ IC 876 · IC 2676 | 8:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 10:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8082+ IC 778 · SPR 4385 | 8:41 PM Emmen station | 2h23 | 11:04 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
ST 8082+ IC 778 · IC 2678 | 8:41 PM Emmen station | 2h11 | 10:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ST 8082+ IC 778 · IC 2678 | 8:46 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h06 | 10:52 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3884+ IC 880 · SPR 4387 | 9:15 PM Emmen station | 2h19 | 11:34 PM Amsterdam RAI | 2 transfers | |
S 3884+ IC 880 · IC 2680 | 9:15 PM Emmen station | 2h07 | 11:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
S 3884+ IC 880 · IC 2680 | 9:20 PM Emmen Zuid | 2h02 | 11:22 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Emmen to Amsterdam run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 89 miles (144 km) distance in 1h 49m.
Distance 89 miles (144 km) |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 23 |
Fastest train 1h 49m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Emmen to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Emmen to Amsterdam trains use the Emmen to Amsterdam Centraal station pair, with some services arriving at Amsterdam RAI. Use this guide to compare Emmen and Amsterdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Emmen is 1 km from Emmen city centre. Public transport options include:
Emmen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Kamer, Grand Café Plein
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Emmen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Emmen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Emmen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Emmen: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Emmen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Emmen, Hotel ten Cate Emmen, Stads-Hotel Boerland.
Emmen Zuid is 4 km from Emmen city centre. Public transport options include:
Emmen Zuid has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Available at Emmen Zuid: Parking.
Available at Emmen Zuid: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Emmen Zuid.
Amsterdam Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: De Broodzaak, Kyoto Sushi & Grill, Starbucks, The Doner Company, Wagamama, Wurst & Schnitzelhaus, Smullers, Burger King, Grand Café First Class, Burgerij, & many more
Free WiFi in all station areas. ATMs are available at Amsterdam Centraal.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Centraal. Information desks are located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
Luggage storage is located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00. .
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Centraal: The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam, Art’otel Amsterdam.
Amsterdam RAI is 4 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam RAI has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant As, Restaurant Riva
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam RAI. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam RAI. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam RAI: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam RAI: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Amsterdam City, Holiday Inn Amsterdam, Motel One Amsterdam.
Amsterdam Sloterdijk is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam Sloterdijk has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Helden, Grand Café Hermes
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam Sloterdijk: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk, Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station, MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West.
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