The train between Maastricht and Leeuwarden takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht 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 twice daily between Maastricht and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 15m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change

4h 15m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Maastricht to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Maastricht to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Maastricht and Leeuwarden is 261.8 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Leeuwarden via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 28m.