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How to get fromDetmold to Leeuwardenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Detmold to Leeuwarden by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hengelotrain train
    2. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 28m
    €55–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bielefeld central train station to Münster bus stopbus bus N69
    2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Groningen central stationbus bus FlixBus 027
    8h 20m
    €41–64

  3. Drive  299.4 km

    1. Drive from Detmold to Leeuwardencar car 299.4 km
    3h 7m
    €54–78

  4. Train via Bielefeld Hbf

    1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain train
    2. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain train
    3. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 35m
    €57–91

Detmold to Leeuwarden by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 326 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Leeuwarden via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld central train station, Münster bus stop, Groningen central station, Groningen, Hoofdstation, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 8h 20m.

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