The average train between Calais and Leeuwarden takes 11h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 twice daily between Calais and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Calais Frethun and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 38m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
Calais to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Calais to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Leeuwarden is 368 km. The road distance is 609 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Leeuwarden via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 7h 32m.