The average train between Leiden and Harlingen takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Leiden to Harlingen. 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 hourly between Leiden and Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Harlingen? 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 Leiden to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Harlingen station via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Leiden to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Leiden to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Leiden to Harlingen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Leiden and Harlingen is 129.2 km. The road distance is 257 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m.