There are 4 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Emden by train, bus, or car
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 Leeuwarden to Groningentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
2h 37m€21–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Drachten to Leer ZOBbus N44
3h 41m€19–42Line 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 20134 / ...
3h 35m€23–53Drive 153.1 km
- Drive from Leeuwarden to Emdencar 153.1 km
1h 52m€29–41
Leeuwarden to Emden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 €28 - €45.
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 and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
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 37m and costs €21 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 37m 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 and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Drachten to Leer ZOB 5 times a week. Tickets cost €8–14 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Leeuwarden to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €10–15
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
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Bote van Bolswertstraat to Drachten, Transferium Oost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
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 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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