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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Leer
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Leer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Leer
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Leer, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Leer:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leer costing on average $75 (€63).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Tickets start at around $46 (€39) compared to roughly $57 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Leer
How to get from Amsterdam to Leer by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Leer is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:30 PM3h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)5:00 PMLeer, ZOB$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:30 PM3h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)5:00 PMLeer, ZOB$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 729 · 37636 · 201169:11 AM3h25Amsterdam Zuid12:36 PMLeer (Ostfriesl)$531One-way2 transfers
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902881:45 PM4h07Amsterdam Centraal5:52 PMLeer (Ostfriesl)$411One-way1 transfer
IC 737 · 37644 · 2012011:11 AM3h25Amsterdam Zuid2:36 PMLeer (Ostfriesl)$531One-way2 transfers
IC 725 · 37632 · 201148:11 AM3h25Amsterdam Zuid11:36 AMLeer (Ostfriesl)$531One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM3h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)11:00 PMLeer, ZOB$321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM5h00Schiphol, Airport Terminal 15:00 PMLeer, ZOB$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Leer:
A bus is $29 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Leer costing on average $75 (€63).
Other travel options to Leer take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Leer as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Leer (Ostfriesl).
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leer by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic, WestfalenBahn to go to Leer by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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