The average train between Hamburg and Leeuwarden takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Hamburg to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Hamburg to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hamburg and Leeuwarden is 280.2 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leeuwarden via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 5h 46m.