The average train between Kiel and Leeuwarden takes 6h 29m 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 29m. 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 station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Kiel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Kiel to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Kiel and Leeuwarden is 310.4 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Leeuwarden via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, Leer(Ostfriesl), and Groningen in around 6h 21m.
