How to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden

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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 $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. 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 $44, while a train costs an average of $64.

Distance: 149 miles (240 km)

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Driving

$64

Average price

$44

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Cheapest

$51

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4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 33m

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30m

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8h 8m

Average total duration

7h 38m

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3h 13m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden is a bus with an average price of $44.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Emden:

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Emden costing on average $64.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Emden including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Emden among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-12.58. The journey takes 3h 33m 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.

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from Düsseldorf to Emden

How to get from Düsseldorf to Emden by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 AM8h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 AM8h30
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2206
    8:11 AM3h14
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:25 AMEmden Hbf
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2306
    8:28 AM3h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    11:44 AMEmden Hbf
    $491One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:26 AM8h44
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2204
    10:09 AM3h16
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    1:25 PMEmden Hbf
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Emden

Travel to Emden easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Emden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Emden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden is a bus with an average price of $44.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Emden:

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Emden costing on average $64.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Emden is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 8m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Emden is approximately 149 miles (240 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Emden is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Emden:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Emden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Emden by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Emden:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Emden often also extend their vacation to go to Leer, Aurich, Norden, Amsterdam, Bremen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Emden and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Emden to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Emden's cultural attractions, museums, and scenic harbor.

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