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Veenpark
Major open-air museum about peat extraction and colony life, with historic buildings, trains, and boats across a large heritage park.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schiphol to Emmen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schiphol to Emmen will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.
It's difficult to get from Schiphol to Emmen without transferring at least once.
IC 831+
ST 8029
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IC 859+
ST 8057
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IC 725+
S 3823
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IC 729+
S 3827
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IC 835+
ST 8033
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IC 725+
S 3823
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IC 729+
S 3827
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IC 733+
S 3831
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S 3835
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Trains from Schiphol to Emmen run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (154 km) distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 95 miles (154 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Schiphol to Emmen.
The table below shows live departures for Schiphol to Emmen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC 725+ S 3823 | 8:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 10:11 AM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 725+ S 3823 | 8:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 10:15 AM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 827+ ST 8025 | 8:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 10:50 AM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 827+ ST 8025 | 8:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 10:44 AM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 729+ S 3827 | 9:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 729+ S 3827 | 9:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 11:11 AM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 831+ ST 8029 | 9:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 11:50 AM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 831+ ST 8029 | 9:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 11:44 AM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 733+ S 3831 | 10:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 12:11 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 733+ S 3831 | 10:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 12:15 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 835+ ST 8033 | 10:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 12:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 835+ ST 8033 | 10:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 12:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 737+ S 3835 | 11:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 1:11 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 737+ S 3835 | 11:00 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 1:15 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 839+ ST 8037 | 11:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 1:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 839+ ST 8037 | 11:30 AM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 1:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 741+ S 3839 | 12:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 2:11 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 741+ S 3839 | 12:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 2:15 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 843+ ST 8041 | 12:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 2:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 843+ ST 8041 | 12:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 2:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 745+ S 3843 | 1:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 3:11 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 745+ S 3843 | 1:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 3:15 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 847+ ST 8045 | 1:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 3:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 847+ ST 8045 | 1:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 3:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 749+ S 3847 | 2:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 4:11 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 749+ S 3847 | 2:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 851+ ST 8049 | 2:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 4:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 851+ ST 8049 | 2:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 4:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 753+ ST 8051 | 3:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 5:14 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 753+ ST 8051 | 3:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 5:20 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 855+ ST 8053 | 3:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 5:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 855+ ST 8053 | 3:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 5:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 757+ ST 8055 | 4:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 6:14 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 757+ ST 8055 | 4:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 6:20 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 859+ ST 8057 | 4:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 6:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 859+ ST 8057 | 4:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 6:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 761+ S 3859 | 5:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 7:15 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 761+ S 3859 | 5:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 7:11 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 863+ ST 8061 | 5:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h20 | 7:50 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 863+ ST 8061 | 5:30 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h14 | 7:44 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 765+ S 3863 | 6:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h11 | 8:11 PM Emmen Zuid | 1 transfer | |
IC 765+ S 3863 | 6:00 PM Schiphol Airport | 2h15 | 8:15 PM Emmen station | 1 transfer | |
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Major open-air museum about peat extraction and colony life, with historic buildings, trains, and boats across a large heritage park.
Museum dedicated to the Van Gogh family's stay in Drenthe, connecting visitors to the artist's landscapes and local history.
Oil and geology museum in Schoonebeek explaining regional petroleum history, technology, and the area's industrial development.
Central shopping and event square surrounded by key public buildings; useful for orientation and a lively starting point for exploring Emmen.
Green woodland area on Emmen's edge, popular for walking, cycling, and a calmer local nature experience close to town.
Forest and heath landscape with trails and prehistoric remains, ideal for a scenic walk that combines nature and archaeology.
Drenthe kniepertjes are thin rolled waffle cookies, traditionally eaten around New Year. They are a regional treat from Drenthe and widely linked to local holiday customs.
Drentse krentenwegge is a rich raisin bread served in thick slices. It is a classic regional bake for celebrations and visits in Drenthe.
Poffert is a steamed cake from the northern Netherlands, often with raisins and served with butter. It remains a familiar traditional sweet in Drenthe.
Refined dining venue in Emmen known for seasonal French and Dutch dishes in an elegant, intimate setting.
Stylish restaurant with a strong local reputation for modern European cooking, careful presentation, and relaxed upscale service.
Well-known grand cafe and restaurant in the center, popular for lunch, dinner, and drinks in a lively casual atmosphere.
Moderate for the Netherlands: hotels and dining cost more than smaller EU towns, but Emmen is usually cheaper than Amsterdam; local transit is manageable.
Service is included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Most Schiphol to Emmen trains use the to Emmen station pair, with some services arriving at Emmen Zuid. Use this guide to compare Schiphol and Emmen 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.
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