There are 4 ways to get from Emden to Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwardentrain Sneltrein RE1 / ...
2h 30m€22–58Bus, line 314 bus
- Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningenbus 72009 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus 314 / ...
3h 18mDrive 151.3 km
- Drive from Emden to Leeuwardencar 151.3 km
1h 49m€28–41Train via Groningen
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20105 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
2h 36m€22–56
Emden to Leeuwarden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emden to Leeuwarden is to train via Groningen which costs €22 - €60 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Emden to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Emden to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Leer(Ostfriesl) and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Groningen, Hoofdstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Emden to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Emden Hbf and arriving at Leeuwarden via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen Europapark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Emden and Leeuwarden is 148 km. The road distance is 151.3 km.
The best way to get from Emden to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €22 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Emden to Leeuwarden, including transfers.
Emden to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Emden to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
The best way to get from Emden to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €22 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 314 bus, which costs and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Emden, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Emden Hbf to Leeuwarden via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen Europapark in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden Hbf to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer(Ostfriesl), Groningen, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 3h 18m.
- 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 Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- 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 Leeuwarden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Emden to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen Europapark station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Leeuwarden is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Emden to Leeuwarden.
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