Ihrhove is situated on the north-south Emsland Railway, between Papenburg and Leer.

On 3 December 2015, the bridge over the Ems was destroyed by a ship colliding with it.

The line between Ihrhove, Weener and Bad Nieuweschans is expected to be closed until 2024.

A bus replacement service operated between Bad Nieuweschans and Leer following the accident.

[1][3][4] In July 2018, a plan for a new 160 meter swing bridge was announced, expected to open in 2024.