How to get from Emden to Varel by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Emden to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from Emden-Petkum Hohe Straße station to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the RE18 train from Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station to Varel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 36 min.

156min
Bus - 1616
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RE18RE18
Walk to Varel
Leaves from Emden-Petkum Hohe Straße

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Emden
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hannover Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf
    66 min
  • 7
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Wilhelmshaven Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varel
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Varel
    Walk to
    Varel
    240 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Emden to Varel

The distance between Emden, Bremen & Lower Saxony and Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony is approximately 122.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Emden to Varel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bremen & Lower Saxony – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Emden

Emden is located at Emden, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Emden-Petkum Fährstraße.

Bus stations close to Emden:

  • Emden-Petkum Fährstraße
  • Emden-Petkum Zum Bind
  • Emden-Widdeswehr Widdelswehrster Warf

Public transit stations close to Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony

Varel is located at Varel, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Varel Bahnhof.

Train stations close to Varel:

  • Varel

Bus stations close to Varel:

  • Varel Bahnhof
  • Varel Bismarckstraße
  • Varel Mühlenstraße

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Emden to Varel?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 16, Bus line RE1, Bus line RE18.

  • Is there a direct bus between Emden and Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Emden to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    The 16 bus line goes from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob station near Emden to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob station near Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony

  • How long does it take to travel from Emden to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Emden and Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony by bus and train is about 2 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Emden to get to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob stop near Emden in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Emden and Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get off the bus at the Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/Zob station, which is closest to Varel in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

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