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Kiel to Leeuwarden trains

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The average train between Kiel and Leeuwarden takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. 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.

7h 15m
Duration
442 km
Distance
€108
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Kiel to Leeuwarden train times

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 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NLArriva NL6h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NLArriva NL6h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Arriva NLArriva NL6h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arriva NLArriva NL8h 9m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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.

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  • Distance: 442 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Leeuwarden via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Groningen Europapark in around 6h 37m.

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