What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Apen?

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Apen is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Apen?

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Apen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Apen?

No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Apen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Apen Schützenstraße via Augustfehn Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Apen?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Apen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Rokin and arriving at Augustfehn via Amsterdam Zuid, Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Apen?

The distance between Amsterdam and Apen is 289 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.

How do I travel from Amsterdam to Apen without a car?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Apen without a car is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €23 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Apen?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Amsterdam to Apen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Apen bus from?

Amsterdam to Apen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Apen train from?

Amsterdam to Apen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Apen?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Apen is to bus which takes 4h 57m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Apen bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Apen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Apen train arrive?

Amsterdam to Apen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Apen?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Apen is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Amsterdam to Apen.

Where can I stay near Apen?

There are 926+ hotels available in Apen.

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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Apen by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
4h 57m
€24–47
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain Nachttrein
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
5h 41m
€46–76
Drive 277.9 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Apencar 277.9 km
3h 4m
€50–73
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Augustfehntrain
4h 46m
€115–403
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
5h 57m
€36–90

Amsterdam to Apen by bus and train

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Distance: 289.3 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Apen, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Amsterdam, Rokin to Apen Schützenstraße via Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam Zuid, Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl), Augustfehn, and Augustfehn Bahnhof in around 5h 57m.

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