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

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

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 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 53m.

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 €40 - €140.

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 4h 56m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 4h 53m.

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 33m to drive from Lelystad to Emden.

Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 1935+ 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 GroningenIntercity
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer401 / ...
3h 42m
€43–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer401 / ...
4h 56m
€34–73
Drive 218.7 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Emden218.7 km
2h 33m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Zwolle
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelo
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheine
4. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf35
4h 53m
€53–109

Lelystad to Emden by train and bus

133Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.3 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 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Zwolle, Hengelo, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 53m.

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