The average train between Leiden and Heerenveen takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leiden to Heerenveen. 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 30 minutes between Leiden and Heerenveen. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Heerenveen at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 6m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Leiden to Heerenveen? 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 Heerenveen. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Heerenveen station via Lelystad Centrum station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Leiden to Heerenveen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Heerenveen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerenveen station.
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The distance between Leiden and Heerenveen is 131.2 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Heerenveen via Lelystad Centrum in around 2h 58m.