The average train between Bern and Leeuwarden takes 12h 7m and the fastest train takes 10h 11m. 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 5 times a day 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 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want 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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
Bern to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Bern to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Leeuwarden is 705.1 km. The road distance is 921 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Leeuwarden via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 9h 46m.