The average train between Emmen and Harlingen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Emmen to Harlingen. 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 hourly between Emmen and Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Emmen is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Emmen to Harlingen? 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 Emmen to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Emmen station and arriving at Harlingen station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Emmen to Harlingen train services, operated by Blauwnet, depart from Emmen station.
Emmen to Harlingen train services, operated by Blauwnet, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Emmen to Harlingen train tickets online with Blauwnet, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Emmen and Harlingen is 108.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Emmen to Harlingen via Zwolle and Leeuwarden in around 3h 3m.