How to get from Leiden to Emmen by train?

From Leiden to Emmen by train

To get from Leiden to Emmen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Zwolle station. Next, take the RS train from Zwolle station to Emmen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - RSRS
Walk to Emmen
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    96 min
  • 4
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Emmen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emmen
    57 min
  • 6
    Walk to Emmen
    Walk to
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leiden to Emmen by train via IC and RE

To get from Leiden to Emmen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Zwolle station. Next, take the RE train from Zwolle station to Emmen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - RERE
Walk to Emmen
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    96 min
  • 4
    Train - RERE
    Wait for train
    RE
    Emmen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emmen
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to Emmen
    Walk to
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Emmen

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Emmen, Netherlands is approximately 223.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Emmen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leiden

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Leiden Centraal.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Leiden Centraal
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Emmen, Netherlands

Emmen is located at Emmen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Emmen, Weerdingerstraat.

Train stations close to Emmen:

  • Emmen
  • Emmen Zuid

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leiden to Emmen by train via IC and RE

To get from Leiden to Emmen in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Zwolle station. Next, take the RE train from Zwolle station to Emmen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - RERE
Walk to Emmen
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    96 min
  • 4
    Train - RERE
    Wait for train
    RE
    Emmen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emmen
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to Emmen
    Walk to
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Emmen?

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leiden to Emmen?

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RE.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Emmen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Emmen in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Leiden to Leeuwarden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Leeuwarden station near Emmen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden to Emmen in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Leiden and Emmen in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leiden to get to Emmen in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden and Emmen in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Leeuwarden station, which is closest to Emmen in Netherlands.

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