The average train between Brussels and Leeuwarden takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. 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 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 9:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 36m. 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 Brussel-Zuid station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Lelystad Centrum station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Brussels to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Brussels and Leeuwarden is 279.8 km. The road distance is 324 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Leeuwarden via Lelystad Centrum in around 4h 36m.