There are 5 ways to get from Alkmaar to Emden by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
4h 43m€40–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the bus from Drachten to Leer ZOBbus N44
5h 47m€33–62Drive 262.2 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Emdencar 262.2 km
3h 6m€49–70Train, fly
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
- Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden Hbftrain
5h 39m€137–458Train
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Groningentrain
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
5h 55m€41–102
Alkmaar to Emden by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Emden is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Emden is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Emden. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Leer ZOB via Leeuwarden, Busstation and Drachten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Emden. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Emden Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Emden is 260 km. The road distance is 262.2 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Emden without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 43m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Alkmaar to Emden, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Emden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Alkmaar to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Emden is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?
You can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Emden Hbf via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Drachten, Transferium Oost, Drachten, Leer ZOB, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alkmaar to Emden Hbf via Utrecht Centraal, Groningen, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 55m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bremen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–440
- 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 Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Alkmaar to Emden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Alkmaar to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Emden is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Alkmaar to Emden.
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