What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Emden?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Emden is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Emden?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Emden is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €55 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Emden?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Emden. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Emden. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Leiden to Emden?

The distance between Leiden and Emden is 386 km. The road distance is 306.2 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Emden without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Emden without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €50 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Emden?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Leiden to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Emden bus from?

Leiden to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Emden train from?

Leiden to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Emden?

The best way to get from Leiden to Emden is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Leiden to Emden bus arrive?

Leiden to Emden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leer ZOB station.

Where does the Leiden to Emden train arrive?

Leiden to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Emden is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Leiden to Emden.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Emden?

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Leiden to Emden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Emden by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheinetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
5h 57m
€53–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
7h 2m
€33–56
Drive 306.2 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Emdencar 306.2 km
3h 34m
€56–80
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane AMS - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain
4h 55m
€136–401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningentrain
3. Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus
6h 1m
Train, bus via Emmeloord
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
2. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315
3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
7h 41m
€54–88

Leiden to Emden by train

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.1 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Amsterdam Centraal, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB twice daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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