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Compare bus and train for Leer to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leer to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 $44, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m 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 Leer to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Leer to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leer to Amsterdam:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leer to Amsterdam costing on average $79 (€66).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $57 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 3h 50m versus 2h 59m 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 Leer to Amsterdam
How to get from Leer to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leer to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:25 PM3h20Leer, ZOB4:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$251One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:25 PM3h20Leer, ZOB4:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$251One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus1:25 PM3h20Leer, ZOB4:45 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
20105 · 37627 · IC 7348:23 AM3h25Leer (Ostfriesl)11:48 AMAmsterdam Zuid$531One-way2 transfers
20103 · 37623 · IC 7307:23 AM3h25Leer (Ostfriesl)10:48 AMAmsterdam Zuid$531One-way2 transfers
Bus 620 · 37629 · IC 536 · IC 8368:30 AM3h48Leer12:18 PMAmsterdam Zuid$531One-way3 transfers
FlixBus8:15 AM3h20Leer, ZOB11:35 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leer to Amsterdam:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leer to Amsterdam costing on average $79 (€66).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leer and Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leer (Ostfriesl) and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Leer, ZOB and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NS Domestic, WestfalenBahn to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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