The average train between Brussels and Leeuwarden takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 4 hours between Brussels and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Brussels to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Brussels to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Leeuwarden is 279.8 km. The road distance is 395 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Leeuwarden via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 4h 32m.