There are 4 ways to get from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Zuidtrain Intercity
2h 56m€30–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
3h 6m€23–32Drive 136.4 km
- Drive from Leeuwarden to IJmuidencar 136.4 km
1h 39m€25–35Bus via Drachten, Transferium Oost
- Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44
3h 54m€25–40
Leeuwarden to IJmuiden by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €24 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeuwarden station to IJmuiden. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden, Busstation and arriving at IJmuiden, Kennemerlaan via Beverwijk, Beverwijk Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden station. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden and arriving at Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk via Amsterdam, Station Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Leeuwarden and IJmuiden is 225 km. The road distance is 136.4 km.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden, including transfers.
Leeuwarden to IJmuiden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Leeuwarden to IJmuiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
The best way to get from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and IJmuiden, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Alternatively, Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Station hourly. Tickets cost €18–23 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Zuid
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Leeuwarden to IJmuiden bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Alkmaar, Station.
Leeuwarden to IJmuiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeuwarden to IJmuiden is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Leeuwarden to IJmuiden.
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