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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Emden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Emden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Emden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Emden:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Emden costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Emden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$12. The journey takes 3h 30m versus 3h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Emden
How to get from Düsseldorf to Emden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
26809 · ICE 616+
90276+
Bus RE158:22 AM 4h47 Düsseldorf Hbf 1:09 PM Emden Hbf $47 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
26809 · ICE 616+
90276+
Bus RE158:22 AM 4h47 Düsseldorf Hbf 1:09 PM Emden Hbf $47 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
26809 · ICE 616+
90276+
Bus RE158:22 AM 4h47 Düsseldorf Hbf 1:09 PM Emden Hbf $47 1 One-way 4 transfers
Other options
ICE 2206+
90276+
Bus RE15+
528328:12 AM 4h57 Düsseldorf Hbf 1:09 PM Emden Hbf $47 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 204+
90278+
Bus RE15+
528349:34 AM 4h59 Düsseldorf Hbf 2:33 PM Emden Hbf $49 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 204 · 44149:34 AM 5h07 Düsseldorf Hbf 2:41 PM Emden Hbf $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Emden:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Emden costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Emden take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Emden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Emden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Emden, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Emden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Emden by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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