The average train between Hamburg and Leeuwarden takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Hamburg and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Bremen Hbf station, Leer(Ostfriesl) station and Groningen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Hamburg to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Leeuwarden is 280.2 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Leeuwarden via Bremen Hbf, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Groningen in around 5h 3m.