There are 4 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Emden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningen Europaparktrain Sneltrein RE1 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
2h 41m€21–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Drachten to Leer ZOBbus N44
3h 41m€19–41Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Leeuwarden to Emdencar 153.1 km
1h 52m€28–40Line 21 bus, train
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Bote van Bolswertstraat to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus 13 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
3h 59m€23–51
Leeuwarden to Emden by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Emden is to bus which costs €18 - €45 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Emden is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden to Emden. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden, Klanderij and arriving at Leer ZOB via Drachten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Emden. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Emden Hbf via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Emden is 148 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Emden without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €21 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Leeuwarden to Emden, including transfers.
Leeuwarden to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.
Leeuwarden to Emden train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Emden is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs €21 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €45 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Emden Hbf via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Drachten to Leer ZOB once daily. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Leeuwarden to Groningen Europapark
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €10–15
Train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- 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 Drachten to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Leeuwarden to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.
Leeuwarden to Emden train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Groningen Europapark station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Emden is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Leeuwarden to Emden.
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