The average train between Rotterdam and Leeuwarden takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotterdam 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 every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Rotterdam to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.
Rotterdam to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Rotterdam to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Leeuwarden is 168.2 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.