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How to get fromDüsseldorf to Leeuwardenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    3h 50m
    €32–174

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus N61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus bus N44
    6h 21m
    €36–61

  3. Drive 283.3 km

    1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Leeuwardencar car 283.3 km
    3h 3m
    €50–73

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    4h 59m
    €145–334

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train 78 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus bus 201
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    4h 38m
    €40–174

Düsseldorf to Leeuwarden by train

Calendar243Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Düsseldorf, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Leeuwarden via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 6h 21m.

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