The average train between Madrid and Leeuwarden takes 30h 13m and the fastest train takes 29h 49m. The train runs, on average, 5 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.
Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:55 AM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Irun and take an average of 30h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.
Madrid to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Madrid to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Euskotren and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Leeuwarden is 1,592.1 km. The road distance is 2,046 km.
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Leeuwarden via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, Paris Nord, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 19h 5m.