There are 4 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Enschede by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain Intercity / ...
- Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain Sprinter RS23 / ...
2h 14m€24–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Enschedebus FlixBus 027
3h 51m€21–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain Intercity / ...
- Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Enschede, Centraal Stationbus 823
3h 32m€25–35Drive 151.8 km
- Drive from Leeuwarden to Enschedecar 151.8 km
2h 8m€28–41
Leeuwarden to Enschede by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to Enschede is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to Enschede is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden, Klanderij and arriving at Enschede via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Enschede via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Enschede is 160 km. The road distance is 151.8 km.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Enschede without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €24 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Leeuwarden to Enschede, including transfers.
Leeuwarden to Enschede bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.
Leeuwarden to Enschede train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to Enschede is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs €24 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Enschede, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Enschede via Zwolle in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Enschede 3 times a week. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from Zwolle, Station to Enschede, Centraal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- Blauwnet
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Booking & Getting There
Leeuwarden to Enschede bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Leeuwarden to Enschede train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to Enschede is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Leeuwarden to Enschede.
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