There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to LeeuwardenIntercity
4h€39–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationN75 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven163
4h 10m€19–34Drive 185.1 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer National Park185.1 km
2h 12m€33–48Train, bus
- Take the train from Almere Centrum to GroningenIntercity
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven163
4h 36m€43–114Train, bus via Leeuwarden
- Take the train from Amsterdam RAI to LeeuwardenIntercity
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven51
4h 52m€40–123
Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Lauwersmeer. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Lauwersoog, Veerhaven via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Lauwersmeer is 239 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer is to train which takes 4h and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 10m.
Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Amsterdam to Lauwersmeer.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Lauwersmeer, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leeuwarden 5 times a day. Tickets cost €30–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven via Groningen central station and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- 1st Class
- €60–110
Train from Almere Centrum to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–95
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- 1st Class
- €55–95
Train from Amsterdam RAI to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- 1st Class
- €60–110
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Almere Centrum to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €38–42
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl
- 2nd Class
- €38–42
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Lauwersoog, Veerhaven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
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