The average train between Rotterdam and Emden takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Emden. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Emden at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 31m • 3 changes


5h 47m • 3 changes


5h 31m • 3 changes


5h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Emden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Emden station via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Rotterdam to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Rotterdam to Emden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Rotterdam and Emden is 244.3 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Emden Hbf via Gouda, Groningen, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 4m.