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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 116 miles (187 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Emden:
A bus is $21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Emden costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Emden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 46m by train vs 2h 59m by car). Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Emden
How to get from Hamburg to Emden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Emden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:01 AM9h09Hamburg Harburg8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain11:01 AM9h09Hamburg Harburg8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 205 · RE 520364:45 PM2h53Hamburg Hbf7:38 PMEmden Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RE 52038+
820252:15 PM3h23Hamburg Hbf5:38 PMEmden Hbf$351One-way1 transfer - IC 2038+820252:15 PM3h23Hamburg Hbf5:38 PMEmden Hbf$351One-way1 transfer
- ICE 615 · 44223:45 PM2h56Hamburg Hbf6:41 PMEmden Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+FlixTrain10:50 AM9h20Hamburg Hbf8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM7h15Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM9h55Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport8:10 PMEmden, ZOB am Hbf$451One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Emden:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Emden costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Emden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 11 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Emden by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Emden by train.
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