The average train between Detmold and Leeuwarden takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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 3 hours between Detmold and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Detmold is at 9:01 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Hengelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Detmold to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Detmold to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Detmold to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Eurobahn, Blauwnet and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Detmold and Leeuwarden is 250.2 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Leeuwarden via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 5h 28m.