There are 3 ways to get from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
4h 39m€48–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Münster bus stopbus N69
- Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus FlixBus 027
6h 51m€30–54Drive 270 km
- Drive from Bielefeld to Leeuwardencar 270 km
2h 43m€49–70
Bielefeld to Leeuwarden by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bielefeld station to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Brackwede train station and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Münster bus stop, Groningen, Hoofdstation and Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld Hbf and arriving at Leeuwarden via Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Bielefeld and Leeuwarden is 312 km. The road distance is 270 km.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden, including transfers.
Bielefeld to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Bielefeld to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Bielefeld, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Bielefeld Hbf to Leeuwarden via Hengelo and Zwolle in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 6h 51m.
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.eurobahn.de/en/
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–15
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Bielefeld to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Bielefeld to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bielefeld to Leeuwarden is 270 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bielefeld to Leeuwarden.
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