The average train between Arnhem and Emden takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Arnhem 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 twice daily between Arnhem and Emden. The earliest departure is at 3:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Emden at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 15m • 3 changes


4h 30m • 3 changes


4h 14m • 3 changes


4h 30m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Arnhem 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 Arnhem to Emden. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal station and arriving at Leer(Ostfriesl) station via Zwolle station and Groningen Europapark station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Arnhem to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
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The distance between Arnhem and Emden is 177.3 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Emden Hbf via Zwolle, Groningen Europapark, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 22m.