There are 6 ways to get from Germany to Leeuwarden by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
7h 23m€105–207Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Drachtenbus N44
10h 17m€62–91Drive 624.2 km
- Drive from Berlin to Leeuwardencar 624.2 km
5h 35m€133–192Fly, train
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
5h 9m€165–389Train via S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr.
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain Ice
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain
8h 42m€75–133Train via Leer
- Take the train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 56
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen Europaparktrain
- Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leeuwardentrain
9h 20m€98–215
Germany to Leeuwarden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Leeuwarden is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Leeuwarden is to fly and train which takes 5h 9m and costs €160 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Drachten, Transferium Oost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Leeuwarden via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Germany and Leeuwarden is 636 km. The road distance is 624.2 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Leeuwarden without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Germany to Leeuwarden, including transfers.
Germany to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.
Germany to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Leeuwarden is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Leeuwarden via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Drachten 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 9h 35m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–170
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen Europapark
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen Europapark
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
Train from Groningen Europapark to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Drachten
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Germany to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Drachten station.
Germany to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Leeuwarden is 624 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Germany to Leeuwarden.
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