The average train between Detmold and Leeuwarden takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours 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 2 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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Detmold 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 Detmold to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Hengelo station and Zwolle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Detmold to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB station.
Detmold to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Detmold and Leeuwarden is 250.2 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Leeuwarden via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 5h 28m.