There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Apen by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain Nachttrein
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
4h 43m€39–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
4h 57m€24–48Drive 277.9 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Apencar 277.9 km
3h 4m€52–74Fly, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Augustfehntrain
4h 47m€124–418Train via Amsterdam Zuid
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Groningentrain Intercity
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
5h 33m€34–81Train via Rheine
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheinetrain Ice
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
6h 2m€46–106
Amsterdam to Apen by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Apen is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Apen is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €50 - €75.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Apen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Augustfehn via Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Apen is 303 km. The road distance is 277.9 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Apen without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Amsterdam to Apen, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Apen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Apen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Apen is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Apen, Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Apen Schützenstraße via Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl), Augustfehn, and Augustfehn Bahnhof in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–440
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €29–45
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Amsterdam to Apen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.
Amsterdam to Apen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Apen is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Amsterdam to Apen.
There are 922+ hotels available in Apen.