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 - €55 and takes 5h 51m.

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 5h 51m.

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 253 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 which takes 3h 55m and costs €27 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 5h 51m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €140 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 NZ.

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.

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

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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

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
best
1. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningentrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus Snelbus ipv trein / ...
3h 55m
€27–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315
2. Take the bus from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)bus Snelbus ipv trein / ...
5h 51m
€32–55
Drive 218.5 km
1. Drive from Lelystad to Emdencar 218.5 km
2h 33m
€40–57
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 48m
€48–134

Lelystad to Emden by train and bus

125Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.6 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ, Groningen, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB in around 5h 51m. 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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