The average train between Bern and Leeuwarden takes 15h 33m and the fastest train takes 11h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.
Trains run twice daily between Bern and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 23m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern 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 train from Bern to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Basel SBB station, Frankfurt station, Arnhem Centraal station and Zwolle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
Bern to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Bern and Leeuwarden is 705.1 km. The road distance is 890 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Leeuwarden via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 11h 6m.