How to travel from Hamburg to Emden

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Compare train and bus for Hamburg to Emden

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Emden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €19.

Distance: 116 miles (187 km)

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€36

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€28

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€37

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3h 15m

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2h 45m

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4h 7m

Average total duration

3h 37m

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2h 59m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Emden is a bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Emden costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Emden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hamburg and Emden including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Emden among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Emden.

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There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Emden including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Emden is a bus with an average price of €28.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Emden costing on average €36.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Emden is by train with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Emden take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 37m.

The distance from Hamburg to Emden is approximately 116 miles (187 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Emden is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Emden:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Emden Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Emden, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Emden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, S-Bahn Hamburg, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Emden by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Emden by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Emden:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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