There are 4 ways to get from Emden to Giethoorn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen Europaparktrain 20105 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Meppeltrain Sprinter / ...
4h 5m€21–52Bus
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus 72009 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
4h 31mDrive 152.3 km
- Drive from Emden to Giethoorncar 152.3 km
2h 5m€28–41Bus via Leer
- Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstationbus 401
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Heerenveen, Busstationbus 315 / ...
4h 45m€30–49
Emden to Giethoorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Giethoorn is to drive which costs €27 - €45 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €27 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Leer(Ostfriesl) and arriving at Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Steenwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Emden Hbf and arriving at Steenwijk via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen Europapark and Meppel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Emden and Giethoorn is 189 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Giethoorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €21 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Emden to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Emden to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Emden to Giethoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
The best way to get from Emden to Giethoorn is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Emden Hbf to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen Europapark, Meppel, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden Hbf to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen Europapark
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen Europapark to Meppel
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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Emden to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Emden to Giethoorn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen Europapark station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Giethoorn is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Emden to Giethoorn.
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