The average train between Alkmaar and Emden takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Emden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Alkmaar and Emden. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Emden at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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6h 10m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Alkmaar to Emden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Emden. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Emden station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Alkmaar to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Alkmaar to Emden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Alkmaar and Emden is 183.8 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Emden Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Groningen, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 55m.