The average train between Brussels and Leeuwarden takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. 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 5 times a day between Brussels and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brussels 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 Brussels to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
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 373 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Leeuwarden via Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda in around 4h 34m.