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 €30 - €60 and takes 5h 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 34m and costs €35 - €60.

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 50m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Emden?

The distance between Lelystad and Emden is 252 km. The road distance is 218.7 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 which takes 3h 42m and costs €24 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lelystad to Emden, including transfers.

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 5h 3m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 4h 50m.

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 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lelystad to Emden.

Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Emden.

Lelystad to Emden - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lelystad to Emden by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
3h 42m
€24–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401 / ...
5h 3m
€33–58
Drive 218.7 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Emdencar 218.7 km
2h 34m
€39–57
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 50m
€46–106

Lelystad to Emden by train and bus

131Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.5 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Emmeloord, Busstation, Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, Groningen, Hoofdstation, Leer, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 50m.

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