How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Emden

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Emden

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Emden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €86, while a flight costs an average of €319.

Distance: 233 miles (376 km)

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€86

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Cheapest

€97

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€319

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€69

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(fuel + tolls)

16h 41m

Average total duration

16h 11m

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30m

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5h 45m

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3h 8m

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1h 8m

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5h 15m

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0.4 - 0.9kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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1.1 - 2.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Emden is a bus with an average price of €86.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Emden:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Emden costing on average €97.

A bus is €233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Emden costing on average €319.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Emden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 16h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Emden including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Emden among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 7m sooner (1h 8m by flight vs 5h 15m by car). Tickets start at around €319 compared to roughly €69 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Emden

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Emden by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    10:50 PM19h20
    Frankfurt am Main
    6:10 PMEmden
    1131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:50 PM19h20
    Frankfurt am Main
    6:10 PMEmden
    1131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    10:50 PM19h20
    Frankfurt am Main
    6:10 PMEmden
    1131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Emden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Emden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Emden is a bus with an average price of €86.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Emden:

A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Emden costing on average €97.

A bus is €233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Emden costing on average €319.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Emden is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 16h 41m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Emden is approximately 233 miles (376 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Emden is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Emden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Emden Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Emden, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Emden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Emden by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Emden by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Emden by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Emden:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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