There are 4 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
best- Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen Europaparktrain Sprinter
- Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
3h 23m€27–56Bus
- Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
5h 18m€34–48Drive 218.4 km
- Drive from Lelystad to Emdencar 218.4 km
2h 32m€46–66Train via Groningen
- Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningentrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
3h 32m€27–55
Lelystad to Emden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Emden is to train which costs €27 - €60 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Emden is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Lelystad station to Emden. However, there are services departing from Lelystad, Station Centrum and arriving at Leer ZOB via Emmeloord, Busstation and Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Emden. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Emden Hbf via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Lelystad and Emden is 244 km. The road distance is 218.4 km.
The best way to get from Lelystad to Emden without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €27 - €60.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Lelystad to Emden, including transfers.
Lelystad to Emden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Emmeloord, Busstation.
Lelystad to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.
The best way to get from Lelystad to Emden is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Lelystad, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?
You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Emden Hbf via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Emden Hbf via Emmeloord, Busstation, Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ, Groningen central station, Leer ZOB, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 18m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen Europapark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
Train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €22–35
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lelystad to Emden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ.
Lelystad to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen Europapark station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Emden is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Lelystad to Emden.
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