There are 4 ways to get from Emden to Den Helder by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
- Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstationbus 350
5h 12m€41–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Drachtenbus N44
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstationbus 350
6h 10m€35–65Drive 242.2 km
- Drive from Emden to Den Heldercar 242.2 km
2h 50m€45–65Train
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain
- Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Heldertrain
6h 40m€46–111
Emden to Den Helder by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Den Helder is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Den Helder is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden to Den Helder station. However, there are services departing from Leer ZOB and arriving at Den Helder, Station via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation and Den Oever, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Den Helder. However, there are services departing from Emden Hbf and arriving at Den Helder via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Emden and Den Helder is 240 km. The road distance is 242.2 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Den Helder without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Emden to Den Helder, including transfers.
Emden to Den Helder bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leer ZOB station.
Emden to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
The best way to get from Emden to Den Helder is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Den Helder, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Emden Hbf to Den Helder, Station via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer ZOB, Drachten, Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, and Den Oever, Busstation in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden Hbf to Den Helder via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Helder
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Emden to Den Helder bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Drachten station.
Emden to Den Helder train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Den Helder is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Emden to Den Helder.
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