How to get to Leer from Düsseldorf

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Compare train, coach and flight for Düsseldorf to Leer

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Leer among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. 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 train costs an average of £46, while a flight costs an average of £505.

Distance: 228 km

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£46

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£51

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£35

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3h 37m

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3h 7m

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7h 9m

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4h 17m

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2h 59m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Leer

Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Leer, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leer is a train with an average price of £46.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Leer:

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Leer costing on average £51.

A train is £459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Leer costing on average £505.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leer is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Leer take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 17m.

Coach takes on average 7h 9m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Leer including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £35 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£11. The journey takes 3h 7m versus 2h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Leer

How to get to Leer from Düsseldorf by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leer is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
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Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 change

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 616 · Bus RE15+WestfalenBahn90276
    4 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1036 · BUS 22432+NordWestBahn75315
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2206 · Bus RE15+WestfalenBahn90276 · 52832
    3 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn26809 · ICE 616 · RE 52432 · BUS 12432
    3 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 change

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Best day trips from Leer by bus

The most popular day trips by bus from Leer are Oldenburg, Groningen, Borkum, Bremen and Emden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Leer on Omio.

A view of Oldenburg

Day trip from Leer to Oldenburg by bus

Why visit Oldenburg for the day?

Oldenburg is a laid-back university city in Lower Saxony, known for cycling, parks and a compact historic centre. Schloss Oldenburg, brick architecture and a lively café scene give it a cultured but easy-going character.

A view of Groningen

Day trip from Leer to Groningen by bus

Why visit Groningen for the day?

Groningen is a youthful northern Dutch city known for its student life, canals and bold Groninger Museum. Its compact centre mixes historic streets and lively squares with a strong cycling culture and an easygoing feel.

A view of Borkum

Day trip from Leer to Borkum by bus

Why visit Borkum for the day?

Borkum is a North Sea island town known for broad beaches, dunes and clean sea air. Its relaxed resort atmosphere and position in the Wadden Sea give it a distinctly maritime character.

A view of Bremen

Day trip from Leer to Bremen by bus

Why visit Bremen for the day?

Bremen is a historic Hanseatic city on the Weser, known for its market square and the Town Musicians of Bremen. Its compact centre mixes brick Gothic architecture, maritime heritage and a relaxed northern character.

A view of Emden

Day trip from Leer to Emden by bus

Why visit Emden for the day?

Emden is a North Sea port town in East Frisia with a strong maritime character. It is known for its harbour, canals and the Kunsthalle Emden, which adds a notable cultural side to its working waterfront.

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FAQs: Düsseldorf to Leer

Travel to Leer easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Leer.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Leer including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leer is a train with an average price of £46.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Leer:

A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Leer costing on average £51.

A train is £459 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Leer costing on average £505.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Leer is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Leer take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 17m.

Coach takes on average 7h 9m.

The Düsseldorf to Leer distance is approximately 228 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Leer is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Leer as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Leer:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Leer (Ostfriesl).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Leer, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Leer by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leer by coach.
  • Travel with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leer by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Leer:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Leer often also extend their vacation to go to Groningen, Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leer and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Düsseldorf to Leer, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
Leer is a charming town that can be explored comfortably in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to enjoy its historic architecture, local museums, and picturesque canals.

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