The average train between Bielefeld and Leeuwarden takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Bielefeld 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 every 2 hours between Bielefeld and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bielefeld is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hengelo and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Bielefeld to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Bielefeld to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Bielefeld to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Eurobahn, Blauwnet and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bielefeld and Leeuwarden is 226 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Leeuwarden via Hengelo and Zwolle in around 4h 39m.