The train between Karlsruhe and Leeuwarden takes 7h 45m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Karlsruhe 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 5 times a week between Karlsruhe and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 2:59 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 45m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Düsseldorf Hbf station, Arnhem Centraal station and Zwolle station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
Karlsruhe to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Leeuwarden is 500 km. The road distance is 607 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Leeuwarden via Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 6h 40m.