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Madrid to Leeuwarden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Leeuwarden takes 36h 58m and the fastest train takes 28h 42m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Madrid 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.

36h 58m
Duration
2,391 km
Distance
€528
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Madrid to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run twice a week between Madrid and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 5:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 36h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)45h 14m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    OuigoRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiEurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)28h 42m • 4 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Leeuwarden? 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.

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  • Distance: 2,390.7 km
  • Duration: 36h 58m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Leeuwarden via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 19h 8m.

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