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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Emden is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Emden is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Lelystad and Emden?

No, there is no direct bus from Lelystad station to Emden. However, there are services departing from Lelystad, Station Centrum and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB via Emmeloord, Busstation, Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Emden. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Emden?

The distance between Lelystad and Emden is 266 km. The road distance is 218.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Emden without a car is to train and bus via Bad Nieuweschans which takes 4h 11m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Lelystad to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Emden bus from?

Lelystad to Emden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Emmeloord, Busstation.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Emden train from?

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

Train or bus from Lelystad to Emden?

The best way to get from Lelystad to Emden is to bus which takes 6h 3m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Lelystad to Emden bus arrive?

Lelystad to Emden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte.

Where does the Lelystad to Emden train arrive?

Lelystad to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Lelystad to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Emden is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Lelystad to Emden.

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

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Lelystad to Emden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lelystad 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, bus via Bad Nieuweschans
best
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningentrain
2. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
3. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
4h 11m
€38–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Leerbus Snelbus ipv trein
6h 3m
€40–53
Drive 218.5 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Emdencar 218.5 km
2h 33m
€40–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus 72006 / ...
4h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Re / ...
4. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
4h 48m
€47–121

Lelystad to Emden by train and bus

121Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf/ZOB via Emmeloord, Busstation, Groningen, Leer, and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 48m.

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