The distance between Emmen and Leeuwarden is around 96km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Emmen to Leeuwarden by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leeuwarden → Emmen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Groningen Hoofdstation uitstaphalte then Drachten Transferium Oost and then to Leeuwarden Klanderij.
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Take the train to Zwolle and then to Leeuwarden.
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There are several options for getting from Emmen to Leeuwarden by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Emmen and Leeuwarden is around 96km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Emmen and Leeuwarden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Emmen to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Emmen and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Emmen and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Emmen to Leeuwarden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zwolle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Blauwnet and Dutch Railways run train services between Emmen and Leeuwarden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Emmen and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Emmen to Leeuwarden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Groningen Hoofdstation uitstaphalte and Drachten Transferium Oost. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Qbuzz, Arriva NL and FlixBus run regular bus services between Emmen and Leeuwarden. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Emmen to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the bus to Groningen Hoofdstation uitstaphalte then Drachten Transferium Oost and then to Leeuwarden Klanderij. instead which will take 1h 45m.
The closest major airport to Leeuwarden is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Leeuwarden. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Emmen and Leeuwarden. The distance is around 96km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Emmen to Leeuwarden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 1h 45m | €21($21) | every 30 mins | 124km (77 miles) |
Bus via Assen, Station uitstaphalte | 2h 40m | €20($20) | hourly | 116km (72 miles) |
Train | 1h 50m | €15($15) | hourly | 168km (104 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | €20($20) | on demand | 96km (60 miles) |
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The following major airports near Leeuwarden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.