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Compare train and bus for Emden to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Emden to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Emden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emden to Amsterdam costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Emden to Amsterdam
How to get from Emden to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Emden to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM10h40Emden, ZOB am Hbf7:40 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$571One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM10h40Emden, ZOB am Hbf7:40 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$571One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 2203 · ICE 12412:34 PM4h55Emden Hbf5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1591One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2201 · ICE 12610:34 AM4h55Emden Hbf3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$1811One-way1 transfer
IC 2009 · ICE 1288:34 AM4h55Emden Hbf1:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Emden to Amsterdam:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Emden to Amsterdam costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Emden and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Emden Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Emden, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
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