The average train between Kiel and Leeuwarden takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Kiel 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 4 times a week between Kiel and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Hamburg Hbf station, Bremen Hbf station, Leer(Ostfriesl) station and Groningen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Kiel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
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The distance between Kiel and Leeuwarden is 310.4 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Leeuwarden via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Groningen in around 6h 29m.