What is the cheapest way to get from Makkum to Leer?

The cheapest way to get from Makkum to Leer is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Makkum to Leer?

The fastest way to get from Makkum to Leer is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Makkum and Leer?

No, there is no direct bus from Makkum to Leer. However, there are services departing from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan and arriving at Leer via Heerenveen, Busstation and Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Makkum to Leer?

The distance between Makkum and Leer is 185 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.

How do I travel from Makkum to Leer without a car?

The best way to get from Makkum to Leer without a car is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €26 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Makkum to Leer?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Makkum to Leer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Makkum to Leer bus from?

Makkum to Leer bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan station.

Train or bus from Makkum to Leer?

The best way to get from Makkum to Leer is to bus which takes 3h 53m and costs €26 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Makkum to Leer bus arrive?

Makkum to Leer bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Heerenveen, Busstation.

Can I drive from Makkum to Leer?

Yes, the driving distance between Makkum to Leer is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Makkum to Leer.

Where can I stay near Leer?

There are 887+ hotels available in Leer.

Makkum to Leer - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 390 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Makkum to Leer by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstation390
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte315 / ...
3. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer401
3h 53m
€27–40
Line 390 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Sneek, Busstation390
2. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningen
3. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
4h 13m
€34–62
Drive 166.9 km
1. Drive from Makkum to Leer166.9 km
1h 57m
€30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Heerenveen, Busstation390
2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte315 / ...
3. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
4h 9m
€29–57
Train
1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to GroningenStoptrein RS1 / ...
2. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)Re
4h 33m
€34–61

Makkum to Leer by bus

178Weekly Buses

3h 53mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.4 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands and Leer, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a bus from Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaan to Leer via Heerenveen, Busstation, Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphalte, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Makkum, Sporthal to Leer(Ostfriesl) via Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk, Harlingen, Station, Harlingen, Leeuwarden, and Groningen in around 4h 33m.

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