There are 3 ways to get from Aachen to Emden by train, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Emden Hbftrain 35
5h 42mDrive 354.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Aachen to Emdencar 354.4 km
3h 12m€53–76Train via Duisburg
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Emden Hbftrain 35
5h 45m€68–212
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Emden is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Emden is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Emden. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Emden Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Aachen and Emden is 411 km. The road distance is 354.4 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Emden without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Aachen to Emden, including transfers.
Aachen to Emden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Emden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Emden is 354 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Aachen to Emden.
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What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Emden, Germany?
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Emden Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf in around 5h 42m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Aachen Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Emden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Emden Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Aachen Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Aachen Hbf to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Eurostar
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