The average train between Düsseldorf and Leeuwarden takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Düsseldorf 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 hourly between Düsseldorf and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Düsseldorf and Leeuwarden is 229.8 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 50m.