The average train between Rotterdam and Emsdetten takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam to Emsdetten. 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 Rotterdam and Emsdetten. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Emsdetten at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Gouda and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotterdam to Emsdetten? 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 Emsdetten. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Emsdetten station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Rotterdam to Emsdetten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Emsdetten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Rheine station.
Book your Rotterdam to Emsdetten train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam and Emsdetten is 210.3 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Emsdetten, Bahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 3h 49m.