The average bus between Kiel and Leeuwarden takes 10h 15m and the fastest bus takes 8h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kiel to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Kiel and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



10h 27m • 3 changes


10h 45m • 3 changesArrives next day



11h 9m • 3 changes


10h 25m • 3 changes


10h 45m • 3 changesArrives next day



8h 9m • 3 changes


9h 55m • 3 changes


10h 14m • 3 changesArrives next day



8h 9m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kiel to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Kiel to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.
Kiel to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
The distance between Kiel and Leeuwarden is 310.4 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 7h 33m.