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How to get fromGhent to Leeuwardenby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ghent to Leeuwarden by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 11m
    €56–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus FlixBus N1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus bus N44
    6h 31m
    €38–66

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 826 / ...
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 350
    6h 19m
    €42–68

  4. Drive 341.5 km

    1. Drive from Ghent to Leeuwardencar car 341.5 km
    3h 47m
    €61–88

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 41m
    €154–393

  6. Train via Antwerp

    1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train
    5h 22m
    €49–104

Ghent to Leeuwarden by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 405.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Leeuwarden via Anvers-Central and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Leeuwarden, Klanderij via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, and Drachten, Transferium Oost in around 6h 31m.

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