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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Leeuwarden takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

6h 33m
Duration
442 km
Distance
€85
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Kiel to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Kiel and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

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

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 40m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

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

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 40m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL7h 10m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 10m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL5h 59m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 25m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Arriva NL6h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 442.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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 in around 6h 24m.

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